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
9EABC4
RGB
158, 171, 196
HSL
219, 24%, 69%
HSB
219, 19%, 77%
CMYK
19, 13, 0, 23
LAB
70, -1, -14
LCH
70, 14, 267
OKLCH
0.74, 0.04, 264
XYZ
39, 40, 58
LUV
70, -8, -22
HWB
219, 62%, 23%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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