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
9CAEA2
RGB
156, 174, 162
HSL
140, 10%, 65%
HSB
140, 10%, 68%
CMYK
10, 0, 7, 32
LAB
69, -8, 4
LCH
69, 9, 155
OKLCH
0.73, 0.03, 157
XYZ
35, 40, 40
LUV
69, -9, 7
HWB
140, 61%, 32%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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