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
9CBCC2
RGB
156, 188, 194
HSL
189, 24%, 69%
HSB
189, 20%, 76%
CMYK
20, 3, 0, 24
LAB
74, -10, -7
LCH
74, 12, 214
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 210
XYZ
41, 47, 58
LUV
74, -17, -8
HWB
189, 61%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named blue on shades of blue, or all families on colors.