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
9CACBC
RGB
156, 172, 188
HSL
210, 19%, 67%
HSB
210, 17%, 74%
CMYK
17, 9, 0, 26
LAB
69, -3, -10
LCH
69, 11, 252
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 248
XYZ
38, 40, 53
LUV
69, -9, -15
HWB
210, 61%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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