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
9CA5A9
RGB
156, 165, 169
HSL
198, 7%, 64%
HSB
198, 8%, 66%
CMYK
8, 2, 0, 34
LAB
67, -3, -3
LCH
67, 4, 230
OKLCH
0.72, 0.01, 226
XYZ
34, 37, 43
LUV
67, -5, -4
HWB
198, 61%, 34%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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