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
9EB4AC
RGB
158, 180, 172
HSL
158, 13%, 66%
HSB
158, 12%, 71%
CMYK
12, 0, 4, 29
LAB
71, -9, 1
LCH
71, 9, 171
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 172
XYZ
38, 43, 45
LUV
71, -12, 4
HWB
158, 62%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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