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
9DB7BC
RGB
157, 183, 188
HSL
190, 19%, 68%
HSB
190, 16%, 74%
CMYK
16, 3, 0, 26
LAB
73, -8, -6
LCH
73, 10, 214
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 211
XYZ
40, 45, 54
LUV
73, -14, -7
HWB
190, 62%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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