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
93ABAA
RGB
147, 171, 170
HSL
178, 13%, 62%
HSB
178, 14%, 67%
CMYK
14, 0, 1, 33
LAB
68, -9, -2
LCH
68, 9, 196
OKLCH
0.72, 0.03, 193
XYZ
34, 38, 44
LUV
68, -13, -2
HWB
178, 58%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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