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
9EBEBE
RGB
158, 190, 190
HSL
180, 20%, 68%
HSB
180, 17%, 75%
CMYK
17, 0, 0, 25
LAB
75, -11, -4
LCH
75, 12, 199
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 196
XYZ
42, 48, 56
LUV
75, -17, -4
HWB
180, 62%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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