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
9EAAB9
RGB
158, 170, 185
HSL
213, 16%, 67%
HSB
213, 15%, 73%
CMYK
15, 8, 0, 27
LAB
69, -2, -9
LCH
69, 9, 258
OKLCH
0.73, 0.03, 254
XYZ
37, 40, 52
LUV
69, -7, -14
HWB
213, 62%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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