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
9FA29B
RGB
159, 162, 155
HSL
86, 4%, 62%
HSB
86, 4%, 64%
CMYK
2, 0, 4, 36
LAB
66, -2, 3
LCH
66, 4, 123
OKLCH
0.71, 0.01, 126
XYZ
33, 36, 36
LUV
66, -1, 5
HWB
86, 61%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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