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
9FB2C7
RGB
159, 178, 199
HSL
212, 26%, 70%
HSB
212, 20%, 78%
CMYK
20, 11, 0, 22
LAB
72, -3, -13
LCH
72, 13, 255
OKLCH
0.76, 0.04, 251
XYZ
41, 43, 60
LUV
72, -11, -19
HWB
212, 62%, 22%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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