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
9E9591
RGB
158, 149, 145
HSL
18, 6%, 59%
HSB
18, 8%, 62%
CMYK
0, 6, 8, 38
LAB
62, 3, 3
LCH
62, 4, 49
OKLCH
0.68, 0.01, 46
XYZ
30, 31, 31
LUV
62, 6, 4
HWB
18, 57%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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