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
9CABC2
RGB
156, 171, 194
HSL
216, 24%, 69%
HSB
216, 20%, 76%
CMYK
20, 12, 0, 24
LAB
69, -2, -14
LCH
69, 14, 263
OKLCH
0.74, 0.04, 259
XYZ
38, 40, 57
LUV
69, -9, -20
HWB
216, 61%, 24%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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