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
98ABA9
RGB
152, 171, 169
HSL
174, 10%, 63%
HSB
174, 11%, 67%
CMYK
11, 0, 1, 33
LAB
68, -7, -1
LCH
68, 7, 191
OKLCH
0.73, 0.02, 189
XYZ
35, 39, 43
LUV
68, -10, -1
HWB
174, 60%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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