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
9DB9BF
RGB
157, 185, 191
HSL
191, 21%, 68%
HSB
191, 18%, 75%
CMYK
18, 3, 0, 25
LAB
73, -9, -6
LCH
73, 11, 216
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 212
XYZ
41, 46, 56
LUV
73, -15, -8
HWB
191, 62%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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