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
9EAEA7
RGB
158, 174, 167
HSL
154, 9%, 65%
HSB
154, 9%, 68%
CMYK
9, 0, 4, 32
LAB
70, -7, 2
LCH
70, 7, 167
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 168
XYZ
36, 40, 42
LUV
70, -8, 4
HWB
154, 62%, 32%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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