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
9CB7AA
RGB
156, 183, 170
HSL
151, 16%, 66%
HSB
151, 15%, 72%
CMYK
15, 0, 7, 28
LAB
72, -12, 3
LCH
72, 12, 164
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 165
XYZ
38, 44, 44
LUV
72, -14, 7
HWB
151, 61%, 28%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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