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
9FA5B7
RGB
159, 165, 183
HSL
225, 14%, 67%
HSB
225, 13%, 72%
CMYK
13, 10, 0, 28
LAB
68, 1, -10
LCH
68, 10, 273
OKLCH
0.72, 0.03, 271
XYZ
36, 38, 50
LUV
68, -4, -15
HWB
225, 62%, 28%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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