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
9BA8B8
RGB
155, 168, 184
HSL
213, 17%, 66%
HSB
213, 16%, 72%
CMYK
16, 9, 0, 28
LAB
68, -2, -10
LCH
68, 10, 257
OKLCH
0.73, 0.03, 254
XYZ
36, 38, 51
LUV
68, -8, -14
HWB
213, 61%, 28%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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