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
9EB2BC
RGB
158, 178, 188
HSL
200, 18%, 68%
HSB
200, 16%, 74%
CMYK
16, 5, 0, 26
LAB
71, -6, -8
LCH
71, 9, 234
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 229
XYZ
39, 43, 54
LUV
71, -11, -10
HWB
200, 62%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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