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
9DB8CA
RGB
157, 184, 202
HSL
204, 30%, 70%
HSB
204, 22%, 79%
CMYK
22, 9, 0, 21
LAB
73, -7, -12
LCH
73, 14, 242
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 237
XYZ
42, 46, 62
LUV
73, -15, -18
HWB
204, 62%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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