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
98ABB6
RGB
152, 171, 182
HSL
202, 17%, 65%
HSB
202, 16%, 71%
CMYK
16, 6, 0, 29
LAB
69, -5, -8
LCH
69, 10, 238
OKLCH
0.73, 0.03, 233
XYZ
36, 39, 50
LUV
69, -11, -11
HWB
202, 60%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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