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
9FA79C
RGB
159, 167, 156
HSL
104, 6%, 63%
HSB
104, 7%, 65%
CMYK
5, 0, 7, 35
LAB
68, -5, 5
LCH
68, 6, 134
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 137
XYZ
34, 37, 37
LUV
68, -4, 8
HWB
104, 61%, 35%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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