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
9DACBB
RGB
157, 172, 187
HSL
210, 18%, 67%
HSB
210, 16%, 73%
CMYK
16, 8, 0, 27
LAB
70, -3, -10
LCH
70, 10, 252
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 248
XYZ
38, 40, 53
LUV
70, -9, -14
HWB
210, 62%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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