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
9EBBB1
RGB
158, 187, 177
HSL
159, 18%, 68%
HSB
159, 16%, 73%
CMYK
16, 0, 5, 27
LAB
73, -12, 2
LCH
73, 12, 172
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 173
XYZ
40, 46, 48
LUV
73, -15, 5
HWB
159, 62%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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