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
98ABB0
RGB
152, 171, 176
HSL
193, 13%, 64%
HSB
193, 14%, 69%
CMYK
14, 3, 0, 31
LAB
69, -6, -5
LCH
69, 8, 219
OKLCH
0.73, 0.02, 215
XYZ
35, 39, 47
LUV
69, -10, -6
HWB
193, 60%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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