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
99BBC2
RGB
153, 187, 194
HSL
190, 25%, 68%
HSB
190, 21%, 76%
CMYK
21, 4, 0, 24
LAB
74, -11, -8
LCH
74, 13, 215
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 212
XYZ
41, 46, 58
LUV
74, -18, -9
HWB
190, 60%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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