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
9CA5B8
RGB
156, 165, 184
HSL
221, 16%, 67%
HSB
221, 15%, 72%
CMYK
15, 10, 0, 28
LAB
67, 0, -11
LCH
67, 11, 268
OKLCH
0.72, 0.03, 265
XYZ
36, 37, 51
LUV
67, -6, -16
HWB
221, 61%, 28%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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