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
9CA5B5
RGB
156, 165, 181
HSL
218, 14%, 66%
HSB
218, 14%, 71%
CMYK
14, 9, 0, 29
LAB
67, -1, -9
LCH
67, 9, 265
OKLCH
0.72, 0.03, 262
XYZ
36, 37, 49
LUV
67, -6, -14
HWB
218, 61%, 29%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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