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
9DBBAF
RGB
157, 187, 175
HSL
156, 18%, 67%
HSB
156, 16%, 73%
CMYK
16, 0, 6, 27
LAB
73, -12, 3
LCH
73, 13, 168
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 169
XYZ
39, 46, 47
LUV
73, -16, 6
HWB
156, 62%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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