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
9FA6B1
RGB
159, 166, 177
HSL
217, 10%, 66%
HSB
217, 10%, 69%
CMYK
10, 6, 0, 31
LAB
68, -1, -7
LCH
68, 7, 262
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 259
XYZ
36, 38, 47
LUV
68, -4, -10
HWB
217, 62%, 31%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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