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
9E9D99
RGB
158, 157, 153
HSL
48, 3%, 61%
HSB
48, 3%, 62%
CMYK
0, 1, 3, 38
LAB
65, 0, 2
LCH
65, 2, 95
OKLCH
0.70, 0.01, 95
XYZ
32, 34, 35
LUV
65, 1, 3
HWB
48, 60%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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