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
9FAEC6
RGB
159, 174, 198
HSL
217, 25%, 70%
HSB
217, 20%, 78%
CMYK
20, 12, 0, 22
LAB
71, -2, -14
LCH
71, 14, 264
OKLCH
0.75, 0.04, 260
XYZ
40, 42, 59
LUV
71, -9, -21
HWB
217, 62%, 22%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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