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
9AA2AE
RGB
154, 162, 174
HSL
216, 11%, 64%
HSB
216, 11%, 68%
CMYK
11, 7, 0, 32
LAB
66, -1, -7
LCH
66, 7, 261
OKLCH
0.71, 0.02, 258
XYZ
34, 36, 45
LUV
66, -5, -11
HWB
216, 60%, 32%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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