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
9E9FA5
RGB
158, 159, 165
HSL
231, 4%, 63%
HSB
231, 4%, 65%
CMYK
4, 4, 0, 35
LAB
66, 1, -3
LCH
66, 3, 279
OKLCH
0.70, 0.01, 279
XYZ
33, 35, 41
LUV
66, -1, -5
HWB
231, 62%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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