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
9DB7BE
RGB
157, 183, 190
HSL
193, 20%, 68%
HSB
193, 17%, 75%
CMYK
17, 4, 0, 25
LAB
73, -8, -7
LCH
73, 11, 220
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 216
XYZ
40, 45, 55
LUV
73, -14, -9
HWB
193, 62%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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