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
99ABA5
RGB
153, 171, 165
HSL
160, 10%, 64%
HSB
160, 11%, 67%
CMYK
11, 0, 4, 33
LAB
68, -7, 1
LCH
68, 7, 173
OKLCH
0.73, 0.02, 174
XYZ
34, 39, 41
LUV
68, -10, 3
HWB
160, 60%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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