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
9CA8A5
RGB
156, 168, 165
HSL
165, 6%, 64%
HSB
165, 7%, 66%
CMYK
7, 0, 2, 34
LAB
68, -5, 0
LCH
68, 5, 180
OKLCH
0.72, 0.01, 179
XYZ
35, 38, 41
LUV
68, -6, 1
HWB
165, 61%, 34%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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