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
99BCB3
RGB
153, 188, 179
HSL
165, 21%, 67%
HSB
165, 19%, 74%
CMYK
19, 0, 5, 26
LAB
73, -14, 0
LCH
73, 14, 178
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 178
XYZ
39, 46, 49
LUV
73, -18, 3
HWB
165, 60%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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