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
9DB8AE
RGB
157, 184, 174
HSL
158, 16%, 67%
HSB
158, 15%, 72%
CMYK
15, 0, 5, 28
LAB
73, -11, 2
LCH
73, 11, 171
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 171
XYZ
39, 45, 47
LUV
73, -14, 5
HWB
158, 62%, 28%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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