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
9DBFB7
RGB
157, 191, 183
HSL
166, 21%, 68%
HSB
166, 18%, 75%
CMYK
18, 0, 4, 25
LAB
75, -13, 0
LCH
75, 13, 180
OKLCH
0.78, 0.04, 179
XYZ
41, 48, 52
LUV
75, -18, 3
HWB
166, 62%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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