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
9EAEB9
RGB
158, 174, 185
HSL
204, 16%, 67%
HSB
204, 15%, 73%
CMYK
15, 6, 0, 27
LAB
70, -4, -8
LCH
70, 9, 242
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 238
XYZ
38, 41, 52
LUV
70, -9, -11
HWB
204, 62%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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