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
9E989F
RGB
158, 152, 159
HSL
291, 4%, 61%
HSB
291, 4%, 62%
CMYK
1, 4, 0, 38
LAB
64, 3, -3
LCH
64, 4, 319
OKLCH
0.69, 0.01, 321
XYZ
32, 32, 37
LUV
64, 3, -5
HWB
291, 60%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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