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
9CA8AF
RGB
156, 168, 175
HSL
202, 11%, 65%
HSB
202, 11%, 69%
CMYK
11, 4, 0, 31
LAB
68, -3, -5
LCH
68, 6, 237
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 233
XYZ
35, 38, 46
LUV
68, -7, -7
HWB
202, 61%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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