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
9CAEBE
RGB
156, 174, 190
HSL
208, 21%, 68%
HSB
208, 18%, 75%
CMYK
18, 8, 0, 25
LAB
70, -4, -10
LCH
70, 11, 249
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 245
XYZ
38, 41, 55
LUV
70, -10, -15
HWB
208, 61%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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