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
9FA6AE
RGB
159, 166, 174
HSL
212, 8%, 65%
HSB
212, 9%, 68%
CMYK
9, 5, 0, 32
LAB
68, -1, -5
LCH
68, 5, 255
OKLCH
0.72, 0.01, 252
XYZ
36, 38, 45
LUV
68, -4, -7
HWB
212, 62%, 32%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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