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
9DBDB6
RGB
157, 189, 182
HSL
167, 20%, 68%
HSB
167, 17%, 74%
CMYK
17, 0, 4, 26
LAB
74, -12, 0
LCH
74, 12, 181
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 181
XYZ
41, 47, 51
LUV
74, -17, 2
HWB
167, 62%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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