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
9DBBB5
RGB
157, 187, 181
HSL
168, 18%, 67%
HSB
168, 16%, 73%
CMYK
16, 0, 3, 27
LAB
73, -11, -1
LCH
73, 11, 183
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 182
XYZ
40, 46, 50
LUV
73, -16, 1
HWB
168, 62%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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