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
9D9EAD
RGB
157, 158, 173
HSL
236, 9%, 65%
HSB
236, 9%, 68%
CMYK
9, 9, 0, 32
LAB
65, 2, -8
LCH
65, 8, 283
OKLCH
0.70, 0.02, 283
XYZ
34, 35, 44
LUV
65, -1, -12
HWB
236, 62%, 32%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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