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
9CA7A6
RGB
156, 167, 166
HSL
175, 6%, 63%
HSB
175, 7%, 65%
CMYK
7, 0, 1, 35
LAB
68, -4, -1
LCH
68, 4, 192
OKLCH
0.72, 0.01, 190
XYZ
34, 37, 41
LUV
68, -6, -1
HWB
175, 61%, 35%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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