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
98B6AD
RGB
152, 182, 173
HSL
162, 17%, 65%
HSB
162, 16%, 71%
CMYK
16, 0, 5, 29
LAB
72, -12, 1
LCH
72, 12, 175
OKLCH
0.75, 0.04, 175
XYZ
37, 43, 46
LUV
72, -16, 4
HWB
162, 60%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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