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
9FA197
RGB
159, 161, 151
HSL
72, 5%, 61%
HSB
72, 6%, 63%
CMYK
1, 0, 6, 37
LAB
66, -2, 5
LCH
66, 5, 113
OKLCH
0.70, 0.01, 116
XYZ
33, 35, 34
LUV
66, -1, 8
HWB
72, 59%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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