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
9D8D86
RGB
157, 141, 134
HSL
18, 11%, 57%
HSB
18, 15%, 62%
CMYK
0, 10, 15, 38
LAB
60, 5, 6
LCH
60, 8, 49
OKLCH
0.66, 0.02, 45
XYZ
28, 28, 26
LUV
60, 10, 7
HWB
18, 53%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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