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
9DAEAF
RGB
157, 174, 175
HSL
183, 10%, 65%
HSB
183, 10%, 69%
CMYK
10, 1, 0, 31
LAB
70, -6, -3
LCH
70, 7, 204
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 201
XYZ
37, 41, 46
LUV
70, -9, -3
HWB
183, 62%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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