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
9AB5BD
RGB
154, 181, 189
HSL
194, 21%, 67%
HSB
194, 19%, 74%
CMYK
19, 4, 0, 26
LAB
72, -8, -7
LCH
72, 11, 222
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 218
XYZ
39, 44, 54
LUV
72, -14, -10
HWB
194, 60%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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