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
9EBEC9
RGB
158, 190, 201
HSL
195, 28%, 70%
HSB
195, 21%, 79%
CMYK
21, 5, 0, 21
LAB
75, -9, -9
LCH
75, 13, 225
OKLCH
0.78, 0.04, 221
XYZ
43, 48, 62
LUV
75, -17, -13
HWB
195, 62%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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