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
9DB9CA
RGB
157, 185, 202
HSL
203, 30%, 70%
HSB
203, 22%, 79%
CMYK
22, 8, 0, 21
LAB
73, -7, -12
LCH
73, 14, 239
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 235
XYZ
42, 46, 63
LUV
73, -15, -17
HWB
203, 62%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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