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
96B4BF
RGB
150, 180, 191
HSL
196, 24%, 67%
HSB
196, 21%, 75%
CMYK
21, 6, 0, 25
LAB
71, -9, -9
LCH
71, 13, 226
OKLCH
0.75, 0.04, 222
XYZ
38, 43, 56
LUV
71, -16, -12
HWB
196, 59%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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