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
9EA8AA
RGB
158, 168, 170
HSL
190, 7%, 64%
HSB
190, 7%, 67%
CMYK
7, 1, 0, 33
LAB
68, -3, -2
LCH
68, 4, 215
OKLCH
0.72, 0.01, 211
XYZ
35, 38, 44
LUV
68, -6, -3
HWB
190, 62%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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