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
9F9088
RGB
159, 144, 136
HSL
21, 11%, 58%
HSB
21, 14%, 62%
CMYK
0, 9, 14, 38
LAB
61, 5, 6
LCH
61, 8, 53
OKLCH
0.66, 0.02, 50
XYZ
29, 29, 27
LUV
61, 10, 8
HWB
21, 53%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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