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
9CBFC7
RGB
156, 191, 199
HSL
191, 28%, 70%
HSB
191, 22%, 78%
CMYK
22, 4, 0, 22
LAB
75, -11, -8
LCH
75, 14, 217
OKLCH
0.78, 0.04, 213
XYZ
43, 48, 61
LUV
75, -18, -10
HWB
191, 61%, 22%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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