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
9DBABA
RGB
157, 186, 186
HSL
180, 17%, 67%
HSB
180, 16%, 73%
CMYK
16, 0, 0, 27
LAB
73, -10, -3
LCH
73, 11, 199
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 197
XYZ
40, 46, 53
LUV
73, -15, -3
HWB
180, 62%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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