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
9CA8AC
RGB
156, 168, 172
HSL
195, 9%, 64%
HSB
195, 9%, 67%
CMYK
9, 2, 0, 33
LAB
68, -4, -4
LCH
68, 5, 224
OKLCH
0.72, 0.01, 220
XYZ
35, 38, 45
LUV
68, -7, -5
HWB
195, 61%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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