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
9EA7BD
RGB
158, 167, 189
HSL
223, 19%, 68%
HSB
223, 16%, 74%
CMYK
16, 12, 0, 26
LAB
68, 0, -12
LCH
68, 12, 271
OKLCH
0.73, 0.03, 268
XYZ
37, 39, 54
LUV
68, -6, -19
HWB
223, 62%, 26%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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