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
9EABC0
RGB
158, 171, 192
HSL
217, 21%, 69%
HSB
217, 18%, 75%
CMYK
18, 11, 0, 25
LAB
69, -1, -12
LCH
69, 12, 264
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 260
XYZ
38, 40, 56
LUV
69, -8, -19
HWB
217, 62%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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