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
9DAEC3
RGB
157, 174, 195
HSL
213, 24%, 69%
HSB
213, 19%, 76%
CMYK
19, 11, 0, 24
LAB
70, -3, -13
LCH
70, 13, 258
OKLCH
0.74, 0.04, 254
XYZ
39, 41, 58
LUV
70, -10, -19
HWB
213, 62%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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