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
99B6BB
RGB
153, 182, 187
HSL
189, 20%, 67%
HSB
189, 18%, 73%
CMYK
18, 3, 0, 27
LAB
72, -9, -6
LCH
72, 11, 213
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 209
XYZ
39, 44, 53
LUV
72, -15, -7
HWB
189, 60%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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