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
9E9CA0
RGB
158, 156, 160
HSL
270, 2%, 62%
HSB
270, 2%, 63%
CMYK
1, 2, 0, 37
LAB
65, 1, -2
LCH
65, 2, 306
OKLCH
0.70, 0.01, 308
XYZ
32, 34, 38
LUV
65, 1, -3
HWB
270, 61%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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