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
9FAAB1
RGB
159, 170, 177
HSL
203, 10%, 66%
HSB
203, 10%, 69%
CMYK
10, 4, 0, 31
LAB
69, -3, -5
LCH
69, 6, 240
OKLCH
0.73, 0.02, 235
XYZ
37, 39, 47
LUV
69, -6, -7
HWB
203, 62%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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