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
9CBEBB
RGB
156, 190, 187
HSL
175, 21%, 68%
HSB
175, 18%, 75%
CMYK
18, 0, 2, 25
LAB
74, -12, -2
LCH
74, 13, 191
OKLCH
0.78, 0.04, 190
XYZ
41, 47, 54
LUV
74, -18, -1
HWB
175, 61%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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