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
9E9996
RGB
158, 153, 150
HSL
22, 4%, 60%
HSB
22, 5%, 62%
CMYK
0, 3, 5, 38
LAB
64, 1, 2
LCH
64, 3, 57
OKLCH
0.69, 0.01, 53
XYZ
31, 32, 33
LUV
64, 3, 3
HWB
22, 59%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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