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
9D978C
RGB
157, 151, 140
HSL
39, 8%, 58%
HSB
39, 11%, 62%
CMYK
0, 4, 11, 38
LAB
63, 1, 7
LCH
63, 7, 83
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 83
XYZ
30, 31, 29
LUV
63, 4, 9
HWB
39, 55%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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