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
9FA5BC
RGB
159, 165, 188
HSL
228, 18%, 68%
HSB
228, 15%, 74%
CMYK
15, 12, 0, 26
LAB
68, 1, -13
LCH
68, 13, 276
OKLCH
0.72, 0.03, 274
XYZ
37, 38, 53
LUV
68, -5, -19
HWB
228, 62%, 26%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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