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
9DBBC8
RGB
157, 187, 200
HSL
198, 28%, 70%
HSB
198, 21%, 78%
CMYK
21, 7, 0, 22
LAB
74, -8, -10
LCH
74, 13, 230
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 226
XYZ
42, 47, 61
LUV
74, -16, -14
HWB
198, 62%, 22%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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