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
98ADAA
RGB
152, 173, 170
HSL
171, 11%, 64%
HSB
171, 12%, 68%
CMYK
12, 0, 2, 32
LAB
69, -8, -1
LCH
69, 8, 187
OKLCH
0.73, 0.02, 186
XYZ
35, 39, 44
LUV
69, -11, 0
HWB
171, 60%, 32%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.