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
9DA3AF
RGB
157, 163, 175
HSL
220, 10%, 65%
HSB
220, 10%, 69%
CMYK
10, 7, 0, 31
LAB
67, 0, -7
LCH
67, 7, 267
OKLCH
0.71, 0.02, 264
XYZ
35, 36, 46
LUV
67, -4, -10
HWB
220, 62%, 31%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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