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
9BB4BF
RGB
155, 180, 191
HSL
198, 22%, 68%
HSB
198, 19%, 75%
CMYK
19, 6, 0, 25
LAB
72, -7, -9
LCH
72, 11, 231
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 226
XYZ
39, 43, 56
LUV
72, -14, -12
HWB
198, 61%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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