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
9CAAB7
RGB
156, 170, 183
HSL
209, 16%, 66%
HSB
209, 15%, 72%
CMYK
15, 7, 0, 28
LAB
69, -3, -8
LCH
69, 9, 250
OKLCH
0.73, 0.02, 246
XYZ
37, 39, 50
LUV
69, -8, -12
HWB
209, 61%, 28%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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