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
9FABAC
RGB
159, 171, 172
HSL
185, 7%, 65%
HSB
185, 8%, 67%
CMYK
8, 1, 0, 33
LAB
69, -4, -2
LCH
69, 5, 206
OKLCH
0.73, 0.01, 203
XYZ
36, 39, 45
LUV
69, -7, -2
HWB
185, 62%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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