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
9FAEB3
RGB
159, 174, 179
HSL
195, 12%, 66%
HSB
195, 11%, 70%
CMYK
11, 3, 0, 30
LAB
70, -5, -4
LCH
70, 6, 224
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 220
XYZ
38, 41, 49
LUV
70, -8, -6
HWB
195, 62%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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