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
9CA8BF
RGB
156, 168, 191
HSL
219, 21%, 68%
HSB
219, 18%, 75%
CMYK
18, 12, 0, 25
LAB
68, -1, -13
LCH
68, 13, 267
OKLCH
0.73, 0.04, 264
XYZ
37, 39, 55
LUV
68, -8, -20
HWB
219, 61%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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