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
9F9C8A
RGB
159, 156, 138
HSL
51, 10%, 58%
HSB
51, 13%, 62%
CMYK
0, 2, 13, 38
LAB
64, -1, 10
LCH
64, 10, 97
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 99
XYZ
31, 33, 29
LUV
64, 3, 14
HWB
51, 54%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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