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
9CA6BD
RGB
156, 166, 189
HSL
222, 20%, 68%
HSB
222, 17%, 74%
CMYK
17, 12, 0, 26
LAB
68, 0, -13
LCH
68, 13, 270
OKLCH
0.72, 0.04, 267
XYZ
37, 38, 54
LUV
68, -7, -20
HWB
222, 61%, 26%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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