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
9BA8AE
RGB
155, 168, 174
HSL
199, 10%, 65%
HSB
199, 11%, 68%
CMYK
11, 3, 0, 32
LAB
68, -4, -5
LCH
68, 6, 231
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 227
XYZ
35, 38, 46
LUV
68, -7, -6
HWB
199, 61%, 32%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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