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
9CAEAC
RGB
156, 174, 172
HSL
173, 10%, 65%
HSB
173, 10%, 68%
CMYK
10, 0, 1, 32
LAB
70, -7, -1
LCH
70, 7, 190
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 189
XYZ
36, 40, 45
LUV
70, -10, -1
HWB
173, 61%, 32%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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