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
9BB1AE
RGB
155, 177, 174
HSL
172, 12%, 65%
HSB
172, 12%, 69%
CMYK
12, 0, 2, 31
LAB
70, -8, -1
LCH
70, 8, 188
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 187
XYZ
37, 41, 46
LUV
70, -12, 0
HWB
172, 61%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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