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
9D9593
RGB
157, 149, 147
HSL
12, 5%, 60%
HSB
12, 6%, 62%
CMYK
0, 5, 6, 38
LAB
62, 3, 2
LCH
62, 4, 38
OKLCH
0.68, 0.01, 34
XYZ
30, 31, 32
LUV
62, 5, 3
HWB
12, 58%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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