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
99ABA8
RGB
153, 171, 168
HSL
170, 10%, 64%
HSB
170, 11%, 67%
CMYK
11, 0, 2, 33
LAB
69, -7, -1
LCH
69, 7, 186
OKLCH
0.73, 0.02, 185
XYZ
35, 39, 43
LUV
69, -10, 0
HWB
170, 60%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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