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
9FA6BE
RGB
159, 166, 190
HSL
226, 19%, 68%
HSB
226, 16%, 75%
CMYK
16, 13, 0, 25
LAB
68, 1, -13
LCH
68, 13, 275
OKLCH
0.73, 0.04, 273
XYZ
37, 38, 54
LUV
68, -5, -20
HWB
226, 62%, 25%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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