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
9CB5A5
RGB
156, 181, 165
HSL
142, 14%, 66%
HSB
142, 14%, 71%
CMYK
14, 0, 9, 29
LAB
71, -11, 5
LCH
71, 12, 155
OKLCH
0.75, 0.04, 157
XYZ
37, 43, 42
LUV
71, -13, 10
HWB
142, 61%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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