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
9FABBE
RGB
159, 171, 190
HSL
217, 19%, 68%
HSB
217, 16%, 75%
CMYK
16, 10, 0, 25
LAB
69, -1, -11
LCH
69, 11, 263
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 260
XYZ
38, 40, 54
LUV
69, -7, -17
HWB
217, 62%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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