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
9FABB6
RGB
159, 171, 182
HSL
209, 14%, 67%
HSB
209, 13%, 71%
CMYK
13, 6, 0, 29
LAB
69, -3, -7
LCH
69, 8, 250
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 246
XYZ
37, 40, 50
LUV
69, -7, -10
HWB
209, 62%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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