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
9EB8AE
RGB
158, 184, 174
HSL
157, 15%, 67%
HSB
157, 14%, 72%
CMYK
14, 0, 5, 28
LAB
73, -11, 2
LCH
73, 11, 170
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 170
XYZ
39, 45, 47
LUV
73, -14, 5
HWB
157, 62%, 28%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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