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
9EB0C7
RGB
158, 176, 199
HSL
214, 27%, 70%
HSB
214, 21%, 78%
CMYK
21, 12, 0, 22
LAB
71, -3, -14
LCH
71, 14, 259
OKLCH
0.75, 0.04, 255
XYZ
40, 42, 60
LUV
71, -11, -21
HWB
214, 62%, 22%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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