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
9DABBC
RGB
157, 171, 188
HSL
213, 19%, 68%
HSB
213, 16%, 74%
CMYK
16, 9, 0, 26
LAB
69, -2, -11
LCH
69, 11, 257
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 253
XYZ
38, 40, 53
LUV
69, -8, -15
HWB
213, 62%, 26%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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