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
9B9EA3
RGB
155, 158, 163
HSL
217, 4%, 62%
HSB
217, 5%, 64%
CMYK
5, 3, 0, 36
LAB
65, 0, -3
LCH
65, 3, 263
OKLCH
0.70, 0.01, 261
XYZ
32, 34, 40
LUV
65, -2, -4
HWB
217, 61%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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