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
9CB8BD
RGB
156, 184, 189
HSL
189, 20%, 68%
HSB
189, 17%, 74%
CMYK
17, 3, 0, 26
LAB
73, -9, -6
LCH
73, 11, 213
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 210
XYZ
40, 45, 55
LUV
73, -15, -7
HWB
189, 61%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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