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
9CA7B6
RGB
156, 167, 182
HSL
215, 15%, 66%
HSB
215, 14%, 71%
CMYK
14, 8, 0, 29
LAB
68, -2, -9
LCH
68, 9, 260
OKLCH
0.72, 0.03, 256
XYZ
36, 38, 50
LUV
68, -7, -13
HWB
215, 61%, 29%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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