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
9E9995
RGB
158, 153, 149
HSL
27, 4%, 60%
HSB
27, 6%, 62%
CMYK
0, 3, 6, 38
LAB
64, 1, 3
LCH
64, 3, 64
OKLCH
0.69, 0.01, 61
XYZ
31, 32, 33
LUV
64, 3, 4
HWB
27, 58%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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