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
9FA8BF
RGB
159, 168, 191
HSL
223, 20%, 69%
HSB
223, 17%, 75%
CMYK
17, 12, 0, 25
LAB
69, 0, -13
LCH
69, 13, 271
OKLCH
0.73, 0.03, 269
XYZ
38, 39, 55
LUV
69, -6, -20
HWB
223, 62%, 25%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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