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
9EA3A0
RGB
158, 163, 160
HSL
144, 3%, 63%
HSB
144, 3%, 64%
CMYK
3, 0, 2, 36
LAB
67, -2, 1
LCH
67, 2, 158
OKLCH
0.71, 0.01, 160
XYZ
34, 36, 38
LUV
67, -3, 2
HWB
144, 62%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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