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
96B6B2
RGB
150, 182, 178
HSL
172, 18%, 65%
HSB
172, 18%, 71%
CMYK
18, 0, 2, 29
LAB
72, -12, -2
LCH
72, 12, 188
OKLCH
0.75, 0.04, 187
XYZ
37, 43, 48
LUV
72, -17, 0
HWB
172, 59%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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