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
9FB2AF
RGB
159, 178, 175
HSL
171, 11%, 66%
HSB
171, 11%, 70%
CMYK
11, 0, 2, 30
LAB
71, -7, -1
LCH
71, 7, 186
OKLCH
0.75, 0.02, 185
XYZ
38, 42, 47
LUV
71, -10, 0
HWB
171, 62%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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