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
9CBACA
RGB
156, 186, 202
HSL
201, 30%, 70%
HSB
201, 23%, 79%
CMYK
23, 8, 0, 21
LAB
74, -8, -12
LCH
74, 14, 236
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 231
XYZ
42, 46, 63
LUV
74, -16, -16
HWB
201, 61%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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