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
99A8AF
RGB
153, 168, 175
HSL
199, 12%, 64%
HSB
199, 13%, 69%
CMYK
13, 4, 0, 31
LAB
68, -4, -6
LCH
68, 7, 232
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 227
XYZ
35, 38, 46
LUV
68, -8, -7
HWB
199, 60%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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