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
9CA2BA
RGB
156, 162, 186
HSL
228, 18%, 67%
HSB
228, 16%, 73%
CMYK
16, 13, 0, 27
LAB
67, 2, -13
LCH
67, 13, 277
OKLCH
0.72, 0.04, 274
XYZ
35, 36, 52
LUV
67, -5, -20
HWB
228, 61%, 27%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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