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
9F9E95
RGB
159, 158, 149
HSL
54, 5%, 60%
HSB
54, 6%, 62%
CMYK
0, 1, 6, 38
LAB
65, -1, 5
LCH
65, 5, 100
OKLCH
0.70, 0.01, 102
XYZ
32, 34, 33
LUV
65, 1, 7
HWB
54, 58%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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