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
9BACAE
RGB
155, 172, 174
HSL
186, 10%, 65%
HSB
186, 11%, 68%
CMYK
11, 1, 0, 32
LAB
69, -6, -3
LCH
69, 7, 208
OKLCH
0.73, 0.02, 205
XYZ
36, 40, 46
LUV
69, -9, -4
HWB
186, 61%, 32%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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