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
99BBB2
RGB
153, 187, 178
HSL
164, 20%, 67%
HSB
164, 18%, 73%
CMYK
18, 0, 5, 27
LAB
73, -13, 1
LCH
73, 13, 178
OKLCH
0.76, 0.04, 177
XYZ
39, 46, 49
LUV
73, -18, 3
HWB
164, 60%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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