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
9EAEB4
RGB
158, 174, 180
HSL
196, 13%, 66%
HSB
196, 12%, 71%
CMYK
12, 3, 0, 29
LAB
70, -5, -5
LCH
70, 7, 226
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 222
XYZ
37, 41, 49
LUV
70, -9, -7
HWB
196, 62%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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