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
9FA3A9
RGB
159, 163, 169
HSL
216, 5%, 64%
HSB
216, 6%, 66%
CMYK
6, 4, 0, 34
LAB
67, -1, -4
LCH
67, 4, 261
OKLCH
0.71, 0.01, 258
XYZ
35, 36, 43
LUV
67, -3, -5
HWB
216, 62%, 34%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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