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
9DA4B6
RGB
157, 164, 182
HSL
223, 15%, 66%
HSB
223, 14%, 71%
CMYK
14, 10, 0, 29
LAB
67, 0, -10
LCH
67, 10, 271
OKLCH
0.72, 0.03, 269
XYZ
36, 37, 50
LUV
67, -5, -15
HWB
223, 62%, 29%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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