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
9CAFBB
RGB
156, 175, 187
HSL
203, 19%, 67%
HSB
203, 17%, 73%
CMYK
17, 6, 0, 27
LAB
70, -5, -9
LCH
70, 10, 240
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 236
XYZ
38, 41, 53
LUV
70, -11, -12
HWB
203, 61%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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