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
9FAFA9
RGB
159, 175, 169
HSL
157, 9%, 65%
HSB
157, 9%, 69%
CMYK
9, 0, 3, 31
LAB
70, -7, 1
LCH
70, 7, 171
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 171
XYZ
37, 41, 43
LUV
70, -9, 3
HWB
157, 62%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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