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
9C9FA1
RGB
156, 159, 161
HSL
204, 3%, 62%
HSB
204, 3%, 63%
CMYK
3, 1, 0, 37
LAB
65, -1, -1
LCH
65, 2, 240
OKLCH
0.70, 0.00, 237
XYZ
33, 34, 39
LUV
65, -2, -2
HWB
204, 61%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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