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
96B2AA
RGB
150, 178, 170
HSL
163, 15%, 64%
HSB
163, 16%, 70%
CMYK
16, 0, 4, 30
LAB
70, -11, 1
LCH
70, 11, 176
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 176
XYZ
36, 41, 44
LUV
70, -15, 3
HWB
163, 59%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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