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
9D8D8A
RGB
157, 141, 138
HSL
9, 9%, 58%
HSB
9, 12%, 62%
CMYK
0, 10, 12, 38
LAB
60, 6, 4
LCH
60, 7, 34
OKLCH
0.66, 0.02, 30
XYZ
28, 28, 28
LUV
60, 10, 4
HWB
9, 54%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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