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
9CA9BC
RGB
156, 169, 188
HSL
216, 19%, 67%
HSB
216, 17%, 74%
CMYK
17, 10, 0, 26
LAB
69, -2, -11
LCH
69, 12, 261
OKLCH
0.73, 0.03, 258
XYZ
37, 39, 53
LUV
69, -8, -17
HWB
216, 61%, 26%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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