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
9CAAB3
RGB
156, 170, 179
HSL
203, 13%, 66%
HSB
203, 13%, 70%
CMYK
13, 5, 0, 30
LAB
69, -4, -6
LCH
69, 7, 240
OKLCH
0.73, 0.02, 236
XYZ
36, 39, 48
LUV
69, -8, -9
HWB
203, 61%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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