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
9CAAAC
RGB
156, 170, 172
HSL
188, 9%, 64%
HSB
188, 9%, 67%
CMYK
9, 1, 0, 33
LAB
69, -5, -3
LCH
69, 6, 210
OKLCH
0.73, 0.02, 207
XYZ
36, 39, 45
LUV
69, -8, -3
HWB
188, 61%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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