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
9CB3C4
RGB
156, 179, 196
HSL
206, 25%, 69%
HSB
206, 20%, 77%
CMYK
20, 9, 0, 23
LAB
72, -5, -11
LCH
72, 13, 245
OKLCH
0.75, 0.04, 240
XYZ
40, 43, 58
LUV
72, -13, -16
HWB
206, 61%, 23%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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