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
9EABB9
RGB
158, 171, 185
HSL
211, 16%, 67%
HSB
211, 15%, 73%
CMYK
15, 8, 0, 27
LAB
69, -3, -9
LCH
69, 9, 254
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 250
XYZ
37, 40, 52
LUV
69, -8, -13
HWB
211, 62%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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