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
9AB4B3
RGB
154, 180, 179
HSL
178, 15%, 65%
HSB
178, 14%, 71%
CMYK
14, 0, 1, 29
LAB
71, -9, -3
LCH
71, 10, 196
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 194
XYZ
38, 43, 49
LUV
71, -14, -2
HWB
178, 60%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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