Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
9CA299
RGB
156, 162, 153
HSL
100, 5%, 62%
HSB
100, 6%, 64%
CMYK
4, 0, 6, 36
LAB
66, -4, 4
LCH
66, 5, 132
OKLCH
0.70, 0.01, 135
XYZ
32, 35, 35
LUV
66, -3, 6
HWB
100, 60%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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