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
9FA49E
RGB
159, 164, 158
HSL
110, 3%, 63%
HSB
110, 4%, 64%
CMYK
3, 0, 4, 36
LAB
67, -3, 2
LCH
67, 4, 138
OKLCH
0.71, 0.01, 141
XYZ
34, 36, 38
LUV
67, -3, 4
HWB
110, 62%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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