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
9B9FAC
RGB
155, 159, 172
HSL
226, 9%, 64%
HSB
226, 10%, 67%
CMYK
10, 8, 0, 33
LAB
65, 0, -7
LCH
65, 7, 274
OKLCH
0.70, 0.02, 272
XYZ
33, 35, 44
LUV
65, -3, -11
HWB
226, 61%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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