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
98AAB4
RGB
152, 170, 180
HSL
201, 16%, 65%
HSB
201, 16%, 71%
CMYK
16, 6, 0, 29
LAB
68, -5, -7
LCH
68, 9, 236
OKLCH
0.73, 0.02, 232
XYZ
36, 39, 49
LUV
68, -10, -10
HWB
201, 60%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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