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
9DB7AF
RGB
157, 183, 175
HSL
162, 15%, 67%
HSB
162, 14%, 72%
CMYK
14, 0, 4, 28
LAB
72, -10, 1
LCH
72, 10, 175
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 175
XYZ
39, 44, 47
LUV
72, -14, 3
HWB
162, 62%, 28%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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