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
9EB3AF
RGB
158, 179, 175
HSL
169, 12%, 66%
HSB
169, 12%, 70%
CMYK
12, 0, 2, 30
LAB
71, -8, -1
LCH
71, 8, 184
OKLCH
0.75, 0.02, 183
XYZ
38, 43, 47
LUV
71, -11, 1
HWB
169, 62%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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