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
9CA6AA
RGB
156, 166, 170
HSL
197, 8%, 64%
HSB
197, 8%, 67%
CMYK
8, 2, 0, 33
LAB
67, -3, -3
LCH
67, 5, 228
OKLCH
0.72, 0.01, 224
XYZ
35, 37, 43
LUV
67, -6, -4
HWB
197, 61%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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