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
98A8A3
RGB
152, 168, 163
HSL
161, 8%, 63%
HSB
161, 10%, 66%
CMYK
10, 0, 3, 34
LAB
67, -7, 1
LCH
67, 7, 175
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 175
XYZ
34, 37, 40
LUV
67, -9, 2
HWB
161, 60%, 34%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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