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
9DB8A5
RGB
157, 184, 165
HSL
138, 16%, 67%
HSB
138, 15%, 72%
CMYK
15, 0, 10, 28
LAB
72, -12, 6
LCH
72, 14, 153
OKLCH
0.76, 0.04, 155
XYZ
38, 44, 42
LUV
72, -14, 12
HWB
138, 62%, 28%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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