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
9CA8BC
RGB
156, 168, 188
HSL
218, 19%, 67%
HSB
218, 17%, 74%
CMYK
17, 11, 0, 26
LAB
68, -1, -12
LCH
68, 12, 264
OKLCH
0.73, 0.03, 261
XYZ
37, 39, 53
LUV
68, -7, -18
HWB
218, 61%, 26%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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