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
9A9DA1
RGB
154, 157, 161
HSL
214, 4%, 62%
HSB
214, 4%, 63%
CMYK
4, 2, 0, 37
LAB
65, -1, -2
LCH
65, 3, 258
OKLCH
0.69, 0.01, 255
XYZ
32, 34, 39
LUV
65, -2, -4
HWB
214, 60%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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