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
9FAEB5
RGB
159, 174, 181
HSL
199, 13%, 67%
HSB
199, 12%, 71%
CMYK
12, 4, 0, 29
LAB
70, -4, -5
LCH
70, 7, 232
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 227
XYZ
38, 41, 50
LUV
70, -8, -7
HWB
199, 62%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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