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
9FA0BA
RGB
159, 160, 186
HSL
238, 16%, 68%
HSB
238, 15%, 73%
CMYK
15, 14, 0, 27
LAB
66, 4, -14
LCH
66, 14, 285
OKLCH
0.71, 0.04, 284
XYZ
36, 36, 52
LUV
66, -2, -21
HWB
238, 62%, 27%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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