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
9DB6AE
RGB
157, 182, 174
HSL
161, 15%, 66%
HSB
161, 14%, 71%
CMYK
14, 0, 4, 29
LAB
72, -10, 1
LCH
72, 10, 174
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 174
XYZ
38, 44, 46
LUV
72, -13, 3
HWB
161, 62%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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