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
9BB6AB
RGB
155, 182, 171
HSL
156, 16%, 66%
HSB
156, 15%, 71%
CMYK
15, 0, 6, 29
LAB
72, -11, 2
LCH
72, 11, 168
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 169
XYZ
38, 43, 45
LUV
72, -14, 6
HWB
156, 61%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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