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
9CA2A8
RGB
156, 162, 168
HSL
210, 6%, 64%
HSB
210, 7%, 66%
CMYK
7, 4, 0, 34
LAB
66, -1, -4
LCH
66, 4, 251
OKLCH
0.71, 0.01, 248
XYZ
34, 36, 42
LUV
66, -4, -5
HWB
210, 61%, 34%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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