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
9CABC0
RGB
156, 171, 192
HSL
215, 22%, 68%
HSB
215, 19%, 75%
CMYK
19, 11, 0, 25
LAB
69, -2, -13
LCH
69, 13, 261
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 257
XYZ
38, 40, 56
LUV
69, -9, -19
HWB
215, 61%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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