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
9AA8AF
RGB
154, 168, 175
HSL
200, 12%, 65%
HSB
200, 12%, 69%
CMYK
12, 4, 0, 31
LAB
68, -4, -5
LCH
68, 7, 233
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 229
XYZ
35, 38, 46
LUV
68, -8, -7
HWB
200, 60%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.