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
9FAB9D
RGB
159, 171, 157
HSL
111, 8%, 64%
HSB
111, 8%, 67%
CMYK
7, 0, 8, 33
LAB
69, -6, 6
LCH
69, 9, 138
OKLCH
0.73, 0.02, 141
XYZ
35, 39, 38
LUV
69, -6, 9
HWB
111, 62%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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