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
9DAEC5
RGB
157, 174, 197
HSL
215, 26%, 69%
HSB
215, 20%, 77%
CMYK
20, 12, 0, 23
LAB
70, -2, -14
LCH
70, 14, 260
OKLCH
0.75, 0.04, 256
XYZ
39, 41, 59
LUV
70, -10, -21
HWB
215, 62%, 23%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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