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
9F9D9A
RGB
159, 157, 154
HSL
36, 3%, 61%
HSB
36, 3%, 62%
CMYK
0, 1, 3, 38
LAB
65, 0, 2
LCH
65, 2, 80
OKLCH
0.70, 0.00, 78
XYZ
32, 34, 35
LUV
65, 1, 3
HWB
36, 60%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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