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
9CB2BB
RGB
156, 178, 187
HSL
197, 19%, 67%
HSB
197, 17%, 73%
CMYK
17, 5, 0, 27
LAB
71, -6, -7
LCH
71, 10, 229
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 224
XYZ
39, 42, 53
LUV
71, -12, -10
HWB
197, 61%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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