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
9EA6BF
RGB
158, 166, 191
HSL
225, 20%, 68%
HSB
225, 17%, 75%
CMYK
17, 13, 0, 25
LAB
68, 1, -14
LCH
68, 14, 274
OKLCH
0.73, 0.04, 271
XYZ
37, 38, 55
LUV
68, -6, -21
HWB
225, 62%, 25%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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