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
9EA6AB
RGB
158, 166, 171
HSL
203, 7%, 65%
HSB
203, 8%, 67%
CMYK
8, 3, 0, 33
LAB
68, -2, -4
LCH
68, 4, 239
OKLCH
0.72, 0.01, 235
XYZ
35, 37, 44
LUV
68, -5, -5
HWB
203, 62%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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