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
9FC4C8
RGB
159, 196, 200
HSL
186, 27%, 70%
HSB
186, 20%, 78%
CMYK
21, 2, 0, 22
LAB
77, -12, -6
LCH
77, 14, 208
OKLCH
0.79, 0.04, 204
XYZ
44, 51, 62
LUV
77, -19, -7
HWB
186, 62%, 22%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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