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
9FA2AA
RGB
159, 162, 170
HSL
224, 6%, 65%
HSB
224, 6%, 67%
CMYK
6, 5, 0, 33
LAB
67, 0, -5
LCH
67, 5, 271
OKLCH
0.71, 0.01, 270
XYZ
34, 36, 43
LUV
67, -2, -7
HWB
224, 62%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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