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
9EA09F
RGB
158, 160, 159
HSL
150, 1%, 62%
HSB
150, 1%, 63%
CMYK
1, 0, 1, 37
LAB
66, -1, 0
LCH
66, 1, 164
OKLCH
0.70, 0.00, 165
XYZ
33, 35, 38
LUV
66, -1, 1
HWB
150, 62%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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