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
9FBDB1
RGB
159, 189, 177
HSL
156, 19%, 68%
HSB
156, 16%, 74%
CMYK
16, 0, 6, 26
LAB
74, -12, 3
LCH
74, 13, 169
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 169
XYZ
40, 47, 49
LUV
74, -16, 6
HWB
156, 62%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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