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
9FB8A9
RGB
159, 184, 169
HSL
144, 15%, 67%
HSB
144, 14%, 72%
CMYK
14, 0, 8, 28
LAB
73, -11, 5
LCH
73, 12, 157
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 159
XYZ
39, 45, 44
LUV
73, -13, 9
HWB
144, 62%, 28%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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