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
9CB3C2
RGB
156, 179, 194
HSL
204, 24%, 69%
HSB
204, 20%, 76%
CMYK
20, 8, 0, 24
LAB
72, -6, -10
LCH
72, 12, 241
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 237
XYZ
40, 43, 57
LUV
72, -13, -15
HWB
204, 61%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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