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
9CA5AC
RGB
156, 165, 172
HSL
206, 9%, 64%
HSB
206, 9%, 67%
CMYK
9, 4, 0, 33
LAB
67, -2, -5
LCH
67, 5, 245
OKLCH
0.72, 0.01, 241
XYZ
35, 37, 44
LUV
67, -5, -7
HWB
206, 61%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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