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
96ABA9
RGB
150, 171, 169
HSL
174, 11%, 63%
HSB
174, 12%, 67%
CMYK
12, 0, 1, 33
LAB
68, -8, -2
LCH
68, 8, 191
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 190
XYZ
34, 38, 43
LUV
68, -11, -1
HWB
174, 59%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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