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
9FA3AF
RGB
159, 163, 175
HSL
225, 9%, 65%
HSB
225, 9%, 69%
CMYK
9, 7, 0, 31
LAB
67, 0, -7
LCH
67, 7, 273
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 271
XYZ
35, 37, 46
LUV
67, -3, -10
HWB
225, 62%, 31%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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