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
9EA8A7
RGB
158, 168, 167
HSL
174, 5%, 64%
HSB
174, 6%, 66%
CMYK
6, 0, 1, 34
LAB
68, -4, -1
LCH
68, 4, 191
OKLCH
0.72, 0.01, 190
XYZ
35, 38, 42
LUV
68, -5, 0
HWB
174, 62%, 34%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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