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
9FA8B3
RGB
159, 168, 179
HSL
213, 12%, 66%
HSB
213, 11%, 70%
CMYK
11, 6, 0, 30
LAB
68, -2, -7
LCH
68, 7, 257
OKLCH
0.73, 0.02, 253
XYZ
36, 39, 48
LUV
68, -5, -10
HWB
213, 62%, 30%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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