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
99AEBF
RGB
153, 174, 191
HSL
207, 23%, 67%
HSB
207, 20%, 75%
CMYK
20, 9, 0, 25
LAB
70, -5, -11
LCH
70, 12, 247
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 243
XYZ
38, 41, 55
LUV
70, -12, -16
HWB
207, 60%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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