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
9CB7BF
RGB
156, 183, 191
HSL
194, 21%, 68%
HSB
194, 18%, 75%
CMYK
18, 4, 0, 25
LAB
73, -8, -7
LCH
73, 11, 222
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 218
XYZ
40, 45, 56
LUV
73, -15, -10
HWB
194, 61%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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