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
9DB4AF
RGB
157, 180, 175
HSL
167, 13%, 66%
HSB
167, 13%, 71%
CMYK
13, 0, 3, 29
LAB
71, -9, 0
LCH
71, 9, 182
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 181
XYZ
38, 43, 47
LUV
71, -12, 1
HWB
167, 62%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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