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
9D9687
RGB
157, 150, 135
HSL
41, 10%, 57%
HSB
41, 14%, 62%
CMYK
0, 4, 14, 38
LAB
62, 1, 9
LCH
62, 9, 86
OKLCH
0.67, 0.02, 86
XYZ
29, 31, 27
LUV
62, 5, 12
HWB
41, 53%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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