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
9EBAC2
RGB
158, 186, 194
HSL
193, 23%, 69%
HSB
193, 19%, 76%
CMYK
19, 4, 0, 24
LAB
74, -9, -7
LCH
74, 11, 221
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 217
XYZ
41, 46, 58
LUV
74, -15, -10
HWB
193, 62%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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