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
9CA6B2
RGB
156, 166, 178
HSL
213, 12%, 65%
HSB
213, 12%, 70%
CMYK
12, 7, 0, 30
LAB
68, -2, -7
LCH
68, 8, 256
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 253
XYZ
35, 38, 47
LUV
68, -6, -11
HWB
213, 61%, 30%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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