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
9EAAB8
RGB
158, 170, 184
HSL
212, 15%, 67%
HSB
212, 14%, 72%
CMYK
14, 8, 0, 28
LAB
69, -2, -9
LCH
69, 9, 256
OKLCH
0.73, 0.02, 252
XYZ
37, 39, 51
LUV
69, -7, -13
HWB
212, 62%, 28%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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