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
9D9C8A
RGB
157, 156, 138
HSL
57, 9%, 58%
HSB
57, 12%, 62%
CMYK
0, 1, 12, 38
LAB
64, -2, 10
LCH
64, 10, 102
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 104
XYZ
30, 33, 29
LUV
64, 2, 14
HWB
57, 54%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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