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
9EA8BB
RGB
158, 168, 187
HSL
219, 18%, 68%
HSB
219, 16%, 73%
CMYK
16, 10, 0, 27
LAB
69, -1, -11
LCH
69, 11, 266
OKLCH
0.73, 0.03, 263
XYZ
37, 39, 53
LUV
69, -6, -17
HWB
219, 62%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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