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
9CA7BA
RGB
156, 167, 186
HSL
218, 18%, 67%
HSB
218, 16%, 73%
CMYK
16, 10, 0, 27
LAB
68, -1, -11
LCH
68, 11, 265
OKLCH
0.73, 0.03, 261
XYZ
36, 38, 52
LUV
68, -7, -17
HWB
218, 61%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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