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
9CB2AB
RGB
156, 178, 171
HSL
161, 12%, 65%
HSB
161, 12%, 70%
CMYK
12, 0, 4, 30
LAB
71, -9, 1
LCH
71, 9, 174
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 174
XYZ
37, 42, 45
LUV
71, -12, 3
HWB
161, 61%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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