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
9FB7BE
RGB
159, 183, 190
HSL
194, 19%, 68%
HSB
194, 16%, 75%
CMYK
16, 4, 0, 25
LAB
73, -7, -6
LCH
73, 10, 221
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 217
XYZ
41, 45, 55
LUV
73, -13, -8
HWB
194, 62%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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