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
96AAAE
RGB
150, 170, 174
HSL
190, 13%, 64%
HSB
190, 14%, 68%
CMYK
14, 2, 0, 32
LAB
68, -7, -5
LCH
68, 8, 215
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 211
XYZ
35, 38, 46
LUV
68, -11, -6
HWB
190, 59%, 32%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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