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
9CBAB2
RGB
156, 186, 178
HSL
164, 18%, 67%
HSB
164, 16%, 73%
CMYK
16, 0, 4, 27
LAB
73, -12, 0
LCH
73, 12, 178
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 177
XYZ
39, 45, 49
LUV
73, -16, 3
HWB
164, 61%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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