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
9CB8BC
RGB
156, 184, 188
HSL
188, 19%, 67%
HSB
188, 17%, 74%
CMYK
17, 2, 0, 26
LAB
73, -9, -5
LCH
73, 11, 210
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 207
XYZ
40, 45, 54
LUV
73, -15, -6
HWB
188, 61%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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