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
9FAEC7
RGB
159, 174, 199
HSL
218, 26%, 70%
HSB
218, 20%, 78%
CMYK
20, 13, 0, 22
LAB
71, -1, -15
LCH
71, 15, 265
OKLCH
0.75, 0.04, 261
XYZ
40, 42, 60
LUV
71, -9, -22
HWB
218, 62%, 22%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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