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
9AB8BF
RGB
154, 184, 191
HSL
191, 22%, 68%
HSB
191, 19%, 75%
CMYK
19, 4, 0, 25
LAB
73, -9, -7
LCH
73, 12, 217
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 213
XYZ
40, 45, 56
LUV
73, -16, -9
HWB
191, 60%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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