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
9D998D
RGB
157, 153, 141
HSL
45, 8%, 58%
HSB
45, 10%, 62%
CMYK
0, 3, 10, 38
LAB
63, 0, 7
LCH
63, 7, 91
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 92
XYZ
30, 32, 30
LUV
63, 3, 10
HWB
45, 55%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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