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
95AAAD
RGB
149, 170, 173
HSL
188, 13%, 63%
HSB
188, 14%, 68%
CMYK
14, 2, 0, 32
LAB
68, -7, -4
LCH
68, 8, 210
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 207
XYZ
34, 38, 45
LUV
68, -11, -5
HWB
188, 58%, 32%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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