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
9CABAE
RGB
156, 171, 174
HSL
190, 10%, 65%
HSB
190, 10%, 68%
CMYK
10, 2, 0, 32
LAB
69, -5, -3
LCH
69, 6, 215
OKLCH
0.73, 0.02, 211
XYZ
36, 39, 46
LUV
69, -8, -4
HWB
190, 61%, 32%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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