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
96B3AA
RGB
150, 179, 170
HSL
161, 16%, 65%
HSB
161, 16%, 70%
CMYK
16, 0, 5, 30
LAB
71, -12, 1
LCH
71, 12, 175
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 175
XYZ
36, 42, 44
LUV
71, -15, 4
HWB
161, 59%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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