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
9B9FA8
RGB
155, 159, 168
HSL
222, 7%, 63%
HSB
222, 8%, 66%
CMYK
8, 5, 0, 34
LAB
65, 0, -5
LCH
65, 5, 268
OKLCH
0.70, 0.01, 267
XYZ
33, 35, 42
LUV
65, -3, -8
HWB
222, 61%, 34%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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