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
9EADBA
RGB
158, 173, 186
HSL
208, 17%, 67%
HSB
208, 15%, 73%
CMYK
15, 7, 0, 27
LAB
70, -3, -9
LCH
70, 9, 248
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 244
XYZ
38, 41, 52
LUV
70, -9, -12
HWB
208, 62%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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