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
9DB3B7
RGB
157, 179, 183
HSL
189, 15%, 67%
HSB
189, 14%, 72%
CMYK
14, 2, 0, 28
LAB
71, -7, -5
LCH
71, 9, 213
OKLCH
0.75, 0.02, 210
XYZ
39, 43, 51
LUV
71, -12, -6
HWB
189, 62%, 28%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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