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
9CC1BE
RGB
156, 193, 190
HSL
175, 23%, 68%
HSB
175, 19%, 76%
CMYK
19, 0, 2, 24
LAB
75, -13, -3
LCH
75, 14, 192
OKLCH
0.78, 0.04, 190
XYZ
42, 49, 56
LUV
75, -19, -2
HWB
175, 61%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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