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
9BBDC6
RGB
155, 189, 198
HSL
193, 27%, 69%
HSB
193, 22%, 78%
CMYK
22, 5, 0, 22
LAB
74, -10, -9
LCH
74, 13, 220
OKLCH
0.78, 0.04, 216
XYZ
42, 47, 60
LUV
74, -18, -11
HWB
193, 61%, 22%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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