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
93AAA9
RGB
147, 170, 169
HSL
177, 12%, 62%
HSB
177, 14%, 67%
CMYK
14, 0, 1, 33
LAB
68, -8, -2
LCH
68, 9, 195
OKLCH
0.72, 0.03, 193
XYZ
34, 38, 43
LUV
68, -12, -2
HWB
177, 58%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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