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
9BB7BB
RGB
155, 183, 187
HSL
187, 19%, 67%
HSB
187, 17%, 73%
CMYK
17, 2, 0, 27
LAB
72, -9, -5
LCH
72, 11, 210
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 207
XYZ
39, 44, 54
LUV
72, -15, -6
HWB
187, 61%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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