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
9EC1BC
RGB
158, 193, 188
HSL
171, 22%, 69%
HSB
171, 18%, 76%
CMYK
18, 0, 3, 24
LAB
75, -13, -2
LCH
75, 13, 187
OKLCH
0.78, 0.04, 186
XYZ
42, 49, 55
LUV
75, -18, 0
HWB
171, 62%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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