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
9FACB9
RGB
159, 172, 185
HSL
210, 16%, 67%
HSB
210, 14%, 73%
CMYK
14, 7, 0, 27
LAB
70, -3, -8
LCH
70, 9, 252
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 248
XYZ
38, 40, 52
LUV
70, -8, -12
HWB
210, 62%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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