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
9E9FAB
RGB
158, 159, 171
HSL
235, 7%, 65%
HSB
235, 8%, 67%
CMYK
8, 7, 0, 33
LAB
66, 1, -6
LCH
66, 7, 282
OKLCH
0.71, 0.02, 282
XYZ
34, 35, 43
LUV
66, -1, -10
HWB
235, 62%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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