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
9CA8A6
RGB
156, 168, 166
HSL
170, 6%, 64%
HSB
170, 7%, 66%
CMYK
7, 0, 1, 34
LAB
68, -5, 0
LCH
68, 5, 186
OKLCH
0.72, 0.01, 185
XYZ
35, 38, 42
LUV
68, -7, 0
HWB
170, 61%, 34%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.