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
9EA0B2
RGB
158, 160, 178
HSL
234, 11%, 66%
HSB
234, 11%, 70%
CMYK
11, 10, 0, 30
LAB
66, 2, -10
LCH
66, 10, 282
OKLCH
0.71, 0.03, 281
XYZ
35, 36, 47
LUV
66, -2, -15
HWB
234, 62%, 30%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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