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
9FAEB8
RGB
159, 174, 184
HSL
204, 15%, 67%
HSB
204, 14%, 72%
CMYK
14, 5, 0, 28
LAB
70, -4, -7
LCH
70, 8, 241
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 237
XYZ
38, 41, 51
LUV
70, -9, -10
HWB
204, 62%, 28%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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