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
9DBACB
RGB
157, 186, 203
HSL
202, 31%, 71%
HSB
202, 23%, 80%
CMYK
23, 8, 0, 20
LAB
74, -7, -12
LCH
74, 14, 239
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 234
XYZ
42, 47, 63
LUV
74, -16, -17
HWB
202, 62%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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