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
9D8B8A
RGB
157, 139, 138
HSL
3, 9%, 58%
HSB
3, 12%, 62%
CMYK
0, 11, 12, 38
LAB
59, 7, 3
LCH
59, 8, 25
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 22
XYZ
28, 27, 28
LUV
59, 11, 3
HWB
3, 54%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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