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
9CBAC2
RGB
156, 186, 194
HSL
193, 24%, 69%
HSB
193, 20%, 76%
CMYK
20, 4, 0, 24
LAB
73, -9, -8
LCH
73, 12, 220
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 216
XYZ
41, 46, 58
LUV
73, -16, -10
HWB
193, 61%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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