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
9FC0C4
RGB
159, 192, 196
HSL
186, 24%, 70%
HSB
186, 19%, 77%
CMYK
19, 2, 0, 23
LAB
75, -11, -6
LCH
75, 12, 209
OKLCH
0.78, 0.04, 205
XYZ
43, 49, 59
LUV
75, -17, -7
HWB
186, 62%, 23%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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