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
9EB5BD
RGB
158, 181, 189
HSL
195, 19%, 68%
HSB
195, 16%, 74%
CMYK
16, 4, 0, 26
LAB
72, -7, -7
LCH
72, 10, 225
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 221
XYZ
40, 44, 55
LUV
72, -13, -9
HWB
195, 62%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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