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
9CB2BE
RGB
156, 178, 190
HSL
201, 21%, 68%
HSB
201, 18%, 75%
CMYK
18, 6, 0, 25
LAB
71, -6, -9
LCH
71, 11, 236
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 232
XYZ
39, 43, 55
LUV
71, -12, -12
HWB
201, 61%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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