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
9BBAC8
RGB
155, 186, 200
HSL
199, 29%, 70%
HSB
199, 23%, 78%
CMYK
23, 7, 0, 22
LAB
74, -9, -11
LCH
74, 14, 232
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 227
XYZ
41, 46, 61
LUV
74, -17, -15
HWB
199, 61%, 22%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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