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
9BBCB0
RGB
155, 188, 176
HSL
158, 20%, 67%
HSB
158, 18%, 74%
CMYK
18, 0, 6, 26
LAB
74, -13, 2
LCH
74, 14, 171
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 171
XYZ
39, 46, 48
LUV
74, -17, 6
HWB
158, 61%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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