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
9CBDBA
RGB
156, 189, 186
HSL
175, 20%, 68%
HSB
175, 17%, 74%
CMYK
17, 0, 2, 26
LAB
74, -12, -2
LCH
74, 12, 191
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 190
XYZ
41, 47, 53
LUV
74, -17, -1
HWB
175, 61%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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