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
9FA4B4
RGB
159, 164, 180
HSL
226, 12%, 66%
HSB
226, 12%, 71%
CMYK
12, 9, 0, 29
LAB
67, 1, -9
LCH
67, 9, 274
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 272
XYZ
36, 37, 48
LUV
67, -4, -13
HWB
226, 62%, 29%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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