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
99BBBF
RGB
153, 187, 191
HSL
186, 23%, 67%
HSB
186, 20%, 75%
CMYK
20, 2, 0, 25
LAB
73, -11, -6
LCH
73, 13, 208
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 205
XYZ
40, 46, 56
LUV
73, -18, -7
HWB
186, 60%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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