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
9EBAAE
RGB
158, 186, 174
HSL
154, 17%, 67%
HSB
154, 15%, 73%
CMYK
15, 0, 6, 27
LAB
73, -12, 3
LCH
73, 12, 167
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 168
XYZ
39, 45, 47
LUV
73, -15, 6
HWB
154, 62%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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