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
9EB2B2
RGB
158, 178, 178
HSL
180, 11%, 66%
HSB
180, 11%, 70%
CMYK
11, 0, 0, 30
LAB
71, -7, -2
LCH
71, 8, 199
OKLCH
0.75, 0.02, 197
XYZ
38, 42, 48
LUV
71, -11, -2
HWB
180, 62%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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