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
9EB4A6
RGB
158, 180, 166
HSL
142, 13%, 66%
HSB
142, 12%, 71%
CMYK
12, 0, 8, 29
LAB
71, -10, 4
LCH
71, 11, 156
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 158
XYZ
37, 43, 42
LUV
71, -11, 8
HWB
142, 62%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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