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
9EA8B2
RGB
158, 168, 178
HSL
210, 11%, 66%
HSB
210, 11%, 70%
CMYK
11, 6, 0, 30
LAB
68, -2, -6
LCH
68, 7, 252
OKLCH
0.73, 0.02, 248
XYZ
36, 38, 48
LUV
68, -6, -9
HWB
210, 62%, 30%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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