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
96B5BB
RGB
150, 181, 187
HSL
190, 21%, 66%
HSB
190, 20%, 73%
CMYK
20, 3, 0, 27
LAB
72, -10, -7
LCH
72, 12, 214
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 211
XYZ
38, 43, 53
LUV
72, -16, -8
HWB
190, 59%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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