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
9EB8A9
RGB
158, 184, 169
HSL
145, 15%, 67%
HSB
145, 14%, 72%
CMYK
14, 0, 8, 28
LAB
72, -11, 5
LCH
72, 12, 159
OKLCH
0.76, 0.04, 160
XYZ
38, 44, 44
LUV
72, -13, 9
HWB
145, 62%, 28%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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