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
9FA4BB
RGB
159, 164, 187
HSL
229, 17%, 68%
HSB
229, 15%, 73%
CMYK
15, 12, 0, 27
LAB
68, 2, -13
LCH
68, 13, 278
OKLCH
0.72, 0.03, 276
XYZ
37, 38, 52
LUV
68, -4, -19
HWB
229, 62%, 27%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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