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
9D998E
RGB
157, 153, 142
HSL
44, 7%, 59%
HSB
44, 10%, 62%
CMYK
0, 3, 10, 38
LAB
63, 0, 6
LCH
63, 6, 90
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 90
XYZ
30, 32, 30
LUV
63, 3, 9
HWB
44, 56%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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