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
99AAAA
RGB
153, 170, 170
HSL
180, 9%, 63%
HSB
180, 10%, 67%
CMYK
10, 0, 0, 33
LAB
68, -6, -2
LCH
68, 7, 199
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 197
XYZ
35, 38, 44
LUV
68, -9, -2
HWB
180, 60%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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