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
9DA4A4
RGB
157, 164, 164
HSL
180, 4%, 63%
HSB
180, 4%, 64%
CMYK
4, 0, 0, 36
LAB
67, -3, -1
LCH
67, 3, 199
OKLCH
0.71, 0.01, 197
XYZ
34, 36, 40
LUV
67, -4, -1
HWB
180, 62%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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