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
9FA2B4
RGB
159, 162, 180
HSL
231, 12%, 66%
HSB
231, 12%, 71%
CMYK
12, 10, 0, 29
LAB
67, 2, -10
LCH
67, 10, 279
OKLCH
0.72, 0.03, 278
XYZ
35, 37, 48
LUV
67, -3, -15
HWB
231, 62%, 29%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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