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
9CA4AD
RGB
156, 164, 173
HSL
212, 9%, 65%
HSB
212, 10%, 68%
CMYK
10, 5, 0, 32
LAB
67, -2, -6
LCH
67, 6, 255
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 251
XYZ
35, 37, 45
LUV
67, -5, -8
HWB
212, 61%, 32%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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