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
9EB1BE
RGB
158, 177, 190
HSL
204, 20%, 68%
HSB
204, 17%, 75%
CMYK
17, 7, 0, 25
LAB
71, -5, -9
LCH
71, 10, 242
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 238
XYZ
39, 42, 55
LUV
71, -11, -13
HWB
204, 62%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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