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
9E8CA1
RGB
158, 140, 161
HSL
291, 10%, 59%
HSB
291, 13%, 63%
CMYK
2, 13, 0, 37
LAB
60, 10, -9
LCH
60, 13, 319
OKLCH
0.66, 0.04, 321
XYZ
30, 29, 38
LUV
60, 9, -14
HWB
291, 55%, 37%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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