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
9FBCBE
RGB
159, 188, 190
HSL
184, 19%, 68%
HSB
184, 16%, 75%
CMYK
16, 1, 0, 25
LAB
74, -10, -4
LCH
74, 11, 204
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 202
XYZ
42, 47, 56
LUV
74, -15, -5
HWB
184, 62%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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