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
99AEB2
RGB
153, 174, 178
HSL
190, 14%, 65%
HSB
190, 14%, 70%
CMYK
14, 2, 0, 30
LAB
70, -7, -5
LCH
70, 8, 214
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 210
XYZ
36, 40, 48
LUV
70, -11, -6
HWB
190, 60%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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