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
9BB7B2
RGB
155, 183, 178
HSL
169, 16%, 66%
HSB
169, 15%, 72%
CMYK
15, 0, 3, 28
LAB
72, -11, -1
LCH
72, 11, 184
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 183
XYZ
38, 44, 49
LUV
72, -15, 1
HWB
169, 61%, 28%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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