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
99ACBC
RGB
153, 172, 188
HSL
207, 21%, 67%
HSB
207, 19%, 74%
CMYK
19, 9, 0, 26
LAB
69, -4, -11
LCH
69, 11, 248
OKLCH
0.73, 0.03, 244
XYZ
37, 40, 53
LUV
69, -11, -15
HWB
207, 60%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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