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
9EA1AA
RGB
158, 161, 170
HSL
225, 7%, 64%
HSB
225, 7%, 67%
CMYK
7, 5, 0, 33
LAB
66, 0, -5
LCH
66, 5, 273
OKLCH
0.71, 0.01, 271
XYZ
34, 36, 43
LUV
66, -2, -8
HWB
225, 62%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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