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
9F8F89
RGB
159, 143, 137
HSL
16, 10%, 58%
HSB
16, 14%, 62%
CMYK
0, 10, 14, 38
LAB
61, 5, 5
LCH
61, 8, 45
OKLCH
0.66, 0.02, 42
XYZ
29, 29, 28
LUV
61, 10, 7
HWB
16, 54%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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