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
98A8A6
RGB
152, 168, 166
HSL
173, 8%, 63%
HSB
173, 10%, 66%
CMYK
10, 0, 1, 34
LAB
68, -6, -1
LCH
68, 6, 189
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 188
XYZ
34, 37, 42
LUV
68, -9, 0
HWB
173, 60%, 34%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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