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
9FA8AC
RGB
159, 168, 172
HSL
198, 7%, 65%
HSB
198, 8%, 67%
CMYK
8, 2, 0, 33
LAB
68, -3, -3
LCH
68, 4, 230
OKLCH
0.73, 0.01, 226
XYZ
36, 38, 45
LUV
68, -5, -4
HWB
198, 62%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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