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
9E978B
RGB
158, 151, 139
HSL
38, 9%, 58%
HSB
38, 12%, 62%
CMYK
0, 4, 12, 38
LAB
63, 1, 7
LCH
63, 7, 82
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 81
XYZ
30, 31, 29
LUV
63, 5, 10
HWB
38, 55%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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