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
9CA0BA
RGB
156, 160, 186
HSL
232, 18%, 67%
HSB
232, 16%, 73%
CMYK
16, 14, 0, 27
LAB
66, 3, -14
LCH
66, 14, 280
OKLCH
0.71, 0.04, 278
XYZ
35, 36, 51
LUV
66, -4, -22
HWB
232, 61%, 27%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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