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
9E9194
RGB
158, 145, 148
HSL
346, 6%, 59%
HSB
346, 8%, 62%
CMYK
0, 8, 6, 38
LAB
61, 5, 0
LCH
61, 5, 3
OKLCH
0.67, 0.02, 2
XYZ
30, 30, 32
LUV
61, 7, -1
HWB
346, 57%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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