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
9DAAB9
RGB
157, 170, 185
HSL
212, 17%, 67%
HSB
212, 15%, 73%
CMYK
15, 8, 0, 27
LAB
69, -2, -9
LCH
69, 10, 256
OKLCH
0.73, 0.03, 252
XYZ
37, 39, 52
LUV
69, -8, -14
HWB
212, 62%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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