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
9EBCC0
RGB
158, 188, 192
HSL
187, 21%, 69%
HSB
187, 18%, 75%
CMYK
18, 2, 0, 25
LAB
74, -10, -6
LCH
74, 11, 210
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 206
XYZ
42, 47, 57
LUV
74, -16, -7
HWB
187, 62%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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