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
9DBCCA
RGB
157, 188, 202
HSL
199, 30%, 70%
HSB
199, 22%, 79%
CMYK
22, 7, 0, 21
LAB
74, -9, -11
LCH
74, 14, 232
OKLCH
0.78, 0.04, 227
XYZ
43, 47, 63
LUV
74, -17, -15
HWB
199, 62%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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