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
9D9B9E
RGB
157, 155, 158
HSL
280, 2%, 61%
HSB
280, 2%, 62%
CMYK
1, 2, 0, 38
LAB
64, 1, -1
LCH
64, 2, 312
OKLCH
0.69, 0.00, 315
XYZ
32, 33, 37
LUV
64, 1, -2
HWB
280, 61%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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