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
9E9488
RGB
158, 148, 136
HSL
33, 10%, 58%
HSB
33, 14%, 62%
CMYK
0, 6, 14, 38
LAB
62, 2, 8
LCH
62, 8, 74
OKLCH
0.67, 0.02, 72
XYZ
29, 30, 28
LUV
62, 7, 10
HWB
33, 53%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.