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
9CB0BC
RGB
156, 176, 188
HSL
203, 19%, 67%
HSB
203, 17%, 74%
CMYK
17, 6, 0, 26
LAB
71, -5, -9
LCH
71, 10, 239
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 234
XYZ
38, 42, 54
LUV
71, -11, -12
HWB
203, 61%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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