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
9EAFC7
RGB
158, 175, 199
HSL
215, 27%, 70%
HSB
215, 21%, 78%
CMYK
21, 12, 0, 22
LAB
71, -2, -14
LCH
71, 15, 261
OKLCH
0.75, 0.04, 257
XYZ
40, 42, 60
LUV
71, -10, -22
HWB
215, 62%, 22%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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