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
99AFA1
RGB
153, 175, 161
HSL
142, 12%, 64%
HSB
142, 13%, 69%
CMYK
13, 0, 8, 31
LAB
69, -10, 5
LCH
69, 11, 156
OKLCH
0.73, 0.03, 158
XYZ
35, 40, 40
LUV
69, -11, 8
HWB
142, 60%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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