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
9CAEC4
RGB
156, 174, 196
HSL
213, 25%, 69%
HSB
213, 20%, 77%
CMYK
20, 11, 0, 23
LAB
70, -3, -13
LCH
70, 14, 258
OKLCH
0.74, 0.04, 254
XYZ
39, 41, 58
LUV
70, -11, -20
HWB
213, 61%, 23%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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