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
9E98A0
RGB
158, 152, 160
HSL
285, 4%, 61%
HSB
285, 5%, 63%
CMYK
1, 5, 0, 37
LAB
64, 3, -3
LCH
64, 5, 315
OKLCH
0.69, 0.01, 318
XYZ
32, 32, 38
LUV
64, 3, -6
HWB
285, 60%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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