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
98B4B9
RGB
152, 180, 185
HSL
189, 19%, 66%
HSB
189, 18%, 73%
CMYK
18, 3, 0, 27
LAB
71, -9, -6
LCH
71, 11, 213
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 210
XYZ
38, 43, 52
LUV
71, -15, -7
HWB
189, 60%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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