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
9AA8BB
RGB
154, 168, 187
HSL
215, 20%, 67%
HSB
215, 18%, 73%
CMYK
18, 10, 0, 27
LAB
68, -2, -12
LCH
68, 12, 260
OKLCH
0.73, 0.03, 256
XYZ
36, 38, 53
LUV
68, -8, -17
HWB
215, 60%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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