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
9E998D
RGB
158, 153, 141
HSL
42, 8%, 59%
HSB
42, 11%, 62%
CMYK
0, 3, 11, 38
LAB
63, 0, 7
LCH
63, 7, 88
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 88
XYZ
30, 32, 30
LUV
63, 4, 10
HWB
42, 55%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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