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
9DB3C8
RGB
157, 179, 200
HSL
209, 28%, 70%
HSB
209, 21%, 78%
CMYK
21, 11, 0, 22
LAB
72, -4, -13
LCH
72, 14, 252
OKLCH
0.76, 0.04, 247
XYZ
40, 44, 61
LUV
72, -12, -20
HWB
209, 62%, 22%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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