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
9BBCC5
RGB
155, 188, 197
HSL
193, 27%, 69%
HSB
193, 21%, 77%
CMYK
21, 5, 0, 23
LAB
74, -10, -8
LCH
74, 13, 220
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 216
XYZ
42, 47, 60
LUV
74, -17, -11
HWB
193, 61%, 23%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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