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
9CB4AE
RGB
156, 180, 174
HSL
165, 14%, 66%
HSB
165, 13%, 71%
CMYK
13, 0, 3, 29
LAB
71, -9, 0
LCH
71, 9, 179
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 179
XYZ
38, 43, 46
LUV
71, -13, 2
HWB
165, 61%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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