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
9DC0BA
RGB
157, 192, 186
HSL
170, 22%, 68%
HSB
170, 18%, 75%
CMYK
18, 0, 3, 25
LAB
75, -13, -1
LCH
75, 13, 185
OKLCH
0.78, 0.04, 184
XYZ
42, 48, 54
LUV
75, -18, 1
HWB
170, 62%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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