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
9CA3A7
RGB
156, 163, 167
HSL
202, 6%, 63%
HSB
202, 7%, 65%
CMYK
7, 2, 0, 35
LAB
67, -2, -3
LCH
67, 4, 236
OKLCH
0.71, 0.01, 232
XYZ
34, 36, 42
LUV
67, -4, -4
HWB
202, 61%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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