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
9EAEC6
RGB
158, 174, 198
HSL
216, 26%, 70%
HSB
216, 20%, 78%
CMYK
20, 12, 0, 22
LAB
70, -2, -14
LCH
70, 14, 262
OKLCH
0.75, 0.04, 258
XYZ
39, 42, 59
LUV
70, -10, -21
HWB
216, 62%, 22%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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