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
9EBABC
RGB
158, 186, 188
HSL
184, 18%, 68%
HSB
184, 16%, 74%
CMYK
16, 1, 0, 26
LAB
73, -10, -4
LCH
73, 11, 205
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 202
XYZ
41, 46, 54
LUV
73, -15, -5
HWB
184, 62%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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