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
9CA6AE
RGB
156, 166, 174
HSL
207, 10%, 65%
HSB
207, 10%, 68%
CMYK
10, 5, 0, 32
LAB
68, -2, -5
LCH
68, 6, 246
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 242
XYZ
35, 37, 45
LUV
68, -6, -8
HWB
207, 61%, 32%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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