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
9EACBF
RGB
158, 172, 191
HSL
215, 20%, 68%
HSB
215, 17%, 75%
CMYK
17, 10, 0, 25
LAB
70, -2, -12
LCH
70, 12, 260
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 256
XYZ
38, 41, 55
LUV
70, -8, -17
HWB
215, 62%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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