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
9CAFA5
RGB
156, 175, 165
HSL
148, 11%, 65%
HSB
148, 11%, 69%
CMYK
11, 0, 6, 31
LAB
70, -8, 3
LCH
70, 9, 162
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 163
XYZ
36, 40, 42
LUV
70, -10, 6
HWB
148, 61%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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