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
9FA6A8
RGB
159, 166, 168
HSL
193, 5%, 64%
HSB
193, 5%, 66%
CMYK
5, 1, 0, 34
LAB
68, -2, -2
LCH
68, 3, 221
OKLCH
0.72, 0.01, 217
XYZ
35, 37, 42
LUV
68, -4, -2
HWB
193, 62%, 34%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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