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
9FA8B5
RGB
159, 168, 181
HSL
215, 13%, 67%
HSB
215, 12%, 71%
CMYK
12, 7, 0, 29
LAB
68, -1, -8
LCH
68, 8, 261
OKLCH
0.73, 0.02, 257
XYZ
37, 39, 49
LUV
68, -6, -12
HWB
215, 62%, 29%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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