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
9EC2C8
RGB
158, 194, 200
HSL
189, 28%, 70%
HSB
189, 21%, 78%
CMYK
21, 3, 0, 22
LAB
76, -11, -7
LCH
76, 14, 212
OKLCH
0.79, 0.04, 209
XYZ
44, 50, 62
LUV
76, -19, -9
HWB
189, 62%, 22%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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