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
9DBDC6
RGB
157, 189, 198
HSL
193, 26%, 70%
HSB
193, 21%, 78%
CMYK
21, 5, 0, 22
LAB
74, -10, -8
LCH
74, 13, 221
OKLCH
0.78, 0.04, 217
XYZ
42, 48, 60
LUV
74, -17, -11
HWB
193, 62%, 22%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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