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
99B8AE
RGB
153, 184, 174
HSL
161, 18%, 66%
HSB
161, 17%, 72%
CMYK
17, 0, 5, 28
LAB
72, -12, 1
LCH
72, 13, 174
OKLCH
0.76, 0.04, 174
XYZ
38, 44, 47
LUV
72, -16, 4
HWB
161, 60%, 28%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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