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
99AAB2
RGB
153, 170, 178
HSL
199, 14%, 65%
HSB
199, 14%, 70%
CMYK
14, 4, 0, 30
LAB
68, -5, -6
LCH
68, 8, 232
OKLCH
0.73, 0.02, 228
XYZ
36, 39, 48
LUV
68, -10, -8
HWB
199, 60%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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