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
98ACA4
RGB
152, 172, 164
HSL
156, 11%, 64%
HSB
156, 12%, 67%
CMYK
12, 0, 5, 33
LAB
69, -8, 2
LCH
69, 9, 169
OKLCH
0.73, 0.03, 170
XYZ
34, 39, 41
LUV
69, -11, 4
HWB
156, 60%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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