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
9FA6A7
RGB
159, 166, 167
HSL
187, 4%, 64%
HSB
187, 5%, 65%
CMYK
5, 1, 0, 35
LAB
68, -2, -1
LCH
68, 3, 210
OKLCH
0.72, 0.01, 207
XYZ
35, 37, 42
LUV
68, -4, -2
HWB
187, 62%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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