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
9AB7BF
RGB
154, 183, 191
HSL
193, 22%, 68%
HSB
193, 19%, 75%
CMYK
19, 4, 0, 25
LAB
72, -9, -8
LCH
72, 12, 220
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 216
XYZ
40, 44, 56
LUV
72, -15, -10
HWB
193, 60%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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