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
9EA0BB
RGB
158, 160, 187
HSL
236, 18%, 68%
HSB
236, 16%, 73%
CMYK
16, 14, 0, 27
LAB
66, 3, -14
LCH
66, 15, 284
OKLCH
0.71, 0.04, 282
XYZ
36, 36, 52
LUV
66, -3, -22
HWB
236, 62%, 27%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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