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
96AB9F
RGB
150, 171, 159
HSL
146, 11%, 63%
HSB
146, 12%, 67%
CMYK
12, 0, 7, 33
LAB
68, -9, 4
LCH
68, 10, 159
OKLCH
0.72, 0.03, 161
XYZ
33, 38, 38
LUV
68, -11, 7
HWB
146, 59%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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