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
9CAEB5
RGB
156, 174, 181
HSL
197, 14%, 66%
HSB
197, 14%, 71%
CMYK
14, 4, 0, 29
LAB
70, -5, -6
LCH
70, 8, 227
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 223
XYZ
37, 41, 50
LUV
70, -10, -8
HWB
197, 61%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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