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
9CAEC1
RGB
156, 174, 193
HSL
211, 23%, 68%
HSB
211, 19%, 76%
CMYK
19, 10, 0, 24
LAB
70, -3, -12
LCH
70, 12, 254
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 250
XYZ
38, 41, 56
LUV
70, -10, -18
HWB
211, 61%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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