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
9DB2BE
RGB
157, 178, 190
HSL
202, 20%, 68%
HSB
202, 17%, 75%
CMYK
17, 6, 0, 25
LAB
71, -6, -9
LCH
71, 10, 237
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 233
XYZ
39, 43, 55
LUV
71, -12, -12
HWB
202, 62%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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