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
9FA79E
RGB
159, 167, 158
HSL
113, 5%, 64%
HSB
113, 5%, 65%
CMYK
5, 0, 5, 35
LAB
68, -4, 4
LCH
68, 6, 139
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 142
XYZ
34, 37, 38
LUV
68, -4, 6
HWB
113, 62%, 35%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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