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
9DB7C8
RGB
157, 183, 200
HSL
204, 28%, 70%
HSB
204, 21%, 78%
CMYK
21, 8, 0, 22
LAB
73, -6, -12
LCH
73, 13, 241
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 237
XYZ
41, 45, 61
LUV
73, -14, -17
HWB
204, 62%, 22%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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