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
96A5A2
RGB
150, 165, 162
HSL
168, 8%, 62%
HSB
168, 9%, 65%
CMYK
9, 0, 2, 35
LAB
66, -6, 0
LCH
66, 6, 183
OKLCH
0.71, 0.02, 182
XYZ
33, 36, 39
LUV
66, -8, 1
HWB
168, 59%, 35%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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