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
9CA2B5
RGB
156, 162, 181
HSL
226, 14%, 66%
HSB
226, 14%, 71%
CMYK
14, 10, 0, 29
LAB
67, 1, -11
LCH
67, 11, 274
OKLCH
0.71, 0.03, 272
XYZ
35, 36, 49
LUV
67, -4, -16
HWB
226, 61%, 29%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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