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
9DC2C2
RGB
157, 194, 194
HSL
180, 23%, 69%
HSB
180, 19%, 76%
CMYK
19, 0, 0, 24
LAB
76, -13, -4
LCH
76, 14, 199
OKLCH
0.79, 0.04, 196
XYZ
43, 50, 58
LUV
76, -19, -4
HWB
180, 62%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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