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
9CA5BE
RGB
156, 165, 190
HSL
224, 21%, 68%
HSB
224, 18%, 75%
CMYK
18, 13, 0, 25
LAB
68, 1, -14
LCH
68, 14, 273
OKLCH
0.72, 0.04, 270
XYZ
36, 38, 54
LUV
68, -6, -21
HWB
224, 61%, 25%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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