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
9F8F8A
RGB
159, 143, 138
HSL
14, 10%, 58%
HSB
14, 13%, 62%
CMYK
0, 10, 13, 38
LAB
61, 6, 5
LCH
61, 7, 42
OKLCH
0.66, 0.02, 38
XYZ
29, 29, 28
LUV
61, 10, 6
HWB
14, 54%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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