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
9CB5BF
RGB
156, 181, 191
HSL
197, 21%, 68%
HSB
197, 18%, 75%
CMYK
18, 5, 0, 25
LAB
72, -7, -8
LCH
72, 11, 228
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 224
XYZ
40, 44, 56
LUV
72, -14, -11
HWB
197, 61%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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