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
9EB0BF
RGB
158, 176, 191
HSL
207, 20%, 68%
HSB
207, 17%, 75%
CMYK
17, 8, 0, 25
LAB
71, -4, -10
LCH
71, 11, 248
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 243
XYZ
39, 42, 55
LUV
71, -10, -14
HWB
207, 62%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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