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
9DBDCB
RGB
157, 189, 203
HSL
198, 31%, 71%
HSB
198, 23%, 80%
CMYK
23, 7, 0, 20
LAB
75, -9, -11
LCH
75, 14, 231
OKLCH
0.78, 0.04, 226
XYZ
43, 48, 63
LUV
75, -17, -15
HWB
198, 62%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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