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
9CABB1
RGB
156, 171, 177
HSL
197, 12%, 65%
HSB
197, 12%, 69%
CMYK
12, 3, 0, 31
LAB
69, -5, -5
LCH
69, 7, 228
OKLCH
0.73, 0.02, 224
XYZ
36, 39, 47
LUV
69, -8, -7
HWB
197, 61%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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