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
9FA2BA
RGB
159, 162, 186
HSL
233, 16%, 68%
HSB
233, 15%, 73%
CMYK
15, 13, 0, 27
LAB
67, 3, -13
LCH
67, 13, 281
OKLCH
0.72, 0.03, 280
XYZ
36, 37, 52
LUV
67, -3, -20
HWB
233, 62%, 27%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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