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
96AFB2
RGB
150, 175, 178
HSL
186, 15%, 64%
HSB
186, 16%, 70%
CMYK
16, 2, 0, 30
LAB
70, -8, -5
LCH
70, 10, 209
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 205
XYZ
36, 40, 48
LUV
70, -13, -5
HWB
186, 59%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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