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
9BA3A2
RGB
155, 163, 162
HSL
173, 4%, 62%
HSB
173, 5%, 64%
CMYK
5, 0, 1, 36
LAB
66, -3, -1
LCH
66, 3, 190
OKLCH
0.71, 0.01, 188
XYZ
33, 36, 39
LUV
66, -4, 0
HWB
173, 61%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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