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
9FAFAE
RGB
159, 175, 174
HSL
176, 9%, 65%
HSB
176, 9%, 69%
CMYK
9, 0, 1, 31
LAB
70, -6, -1
LCH
70, 6, 194
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 192
XYZ
37, 41, 46
LUV
70, -9, -1
HWB
176, 62%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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