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
9FA5B9
RGB
159, 165, 185
HSL
226, 16%, 67%
HSB
226, 14%, 73%
CMYK
14, 11, 0, 27
LAB
68, 1, -11
LCH
68, 11, 275
OKLCH
0.72, 0.03, 272
XYZ
37, 38, 51
LUV
68, -4, -17
HWB
226, 62%, 27%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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