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
96ACA9
RGB
150, 172, 169
HSL
172, 12%, 63%
HSB
172, 13%, 67%
CMYK
13, 0, 2, 33
LAB
69, -8, -1
LCH
69, 8, 188
OKLCH
0.73, 0.02, 187
XYZ
34, 39, 43
LUV
69, -12, 0
HWB
172, 59%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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