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
9FB2C4
RGB
159, 178, 196
HSL
209, 24%, 70%
HSB
209, 19%, 77%
CMYK
19, 9, 0, 23
LAB
72, -4, -12
LCH
72, 12, 251
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 247
XYZ
40, 43, 58
LUV
72, -11, -17
HWB
209, 62%, 23%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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