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
9CA2AD
RGB
156, 162, 173
HSL
219, 9%, 65%
HSB
219, 10%, 68%
CMYK
10, 6, 0, 32
LAB
66, -1, -6
LCH
66, 7, 265
OKLCH
0.71, 0.02, 263
XYZ
34, 36, 45
LUV
66, -4, -10
HWB
219, 61%, 32%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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