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
9EBCBF
RGB
158, 188, 191
HSL
185, 20%, 68%
HSB
185, 17%, 75%
CMYK
17, 2, 0, 25
LAB
74, -10, -5
LCH
74, 11, 207
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 204
XYZ
41, 47, 56
LUV
74, -16, -6
HWB
185, 62%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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