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
9CB4BD
RGB
156, 180, 189
HSL
196, 20%, 68%
HSB
196, 17%, 74%
CMYK
17, 5, 0, 26
LAB
72, -7, -8
LCH
72, 10, 227
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 222
XYZ
39, 43, 54
LUV
72, -13, -10
HWB
196, 61%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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