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
9FA5B5
RGB
159, 165, 181
HSL
224, 13%, 67%
HSB
224, 12%, 71%
CMYK
12, 9, 0, 29
LAB
68, 0, -9
LCH
68, 9, 272
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 269
XYZ
36, 38, 49
LUV
68, -4, -14
HWB
224, 62%, 29%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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