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
9D9288
RGB
157, 146, 136
HSL
29, 10%, 57%
HSB
29, 13%, 62%
CMYK
0, 7, 13, 38
LAB
61, 3, 7
LCH
61, 7, 67
OKLCH
0.67, 0.02, 65
XYZ
29, 30, 27
LUV
61, 7, 9
HWB
29, 53%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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