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
96AEA1
RGB
150, 174, 161
HSL
147, 13%, 64%
HSB
147, 14%, 68%
CMYK
14, 0, 7, 32
LAB
69, -11, 4
LCH
69, 11, 160
OKLCH
0.73, 0.03, 162
XYZ
34, 39, 40
LUV
69, -12, 7
HWB
147, 59%, 32%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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