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
99ABB9
RGB
153, 171, 185
HSL
206, 19%, 66%
HSB
206, 17%, 73%
CMYK
17, 8, 0, 27
LAB
69, -4, -9
LCH
69, 10, 246
OKLCH
0.73, 0.03, 241
XYZ
36, 39, 52
LUV
69, -10, -13
HWB
206, 60%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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