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
9BAEB2
RGB
155, 174, 178
HSL
190, 13%, 65%
HSB
190, 13%, 70%
CMYK
13, 2, 0, 30
LAB
70, -6, -4
LCH
70, 8, 215
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 212
XYZ
37, 40, 48
LUV
70, -10, -5
HWB
190, 61%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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