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
9EB5BC
RGB
158, 181, 188
HSL
194, 18%, 68%
HSB
194, 16%, 74%
CMYK
16, 4, 0, 26
LAB
72, -7, -6
LCH
72, 10, 222
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 218
XYZ
40, 44, 54
LUV
72, -13, -8
HWB
194, 62%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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