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
9EBEC5
RGB
158, 190, 197
HSL
191, 25%, 70%
HSB
191, 20%, 77%
CMYK
20, 4, 0, 23
LAB
75, -10, -7
LCH
75, 12, 216
OKLCH
0.78, 0.04, 212
XYZ
43, 48, 60
LUV
75, -17, -9
HWB
191, 62%, 23%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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