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
9DBBBB
RGB
157, 187, 187
HSL
180, 18%, 67%
HSB
180, 16%, 73%
CMYK
16, 0, 0, 27
LAB
74, -11, -4
LCH
74, 11, 199
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 196
XYZ
41, 46, 54
LUV
74, -16, -3
HWB
180, 62%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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