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
9AA495
RGB
154, 164, 149
HSL
100, 8%, 61%
HSB
100, 9%, 64%
CMYK
6, 0, 9, 36
LAB
66, -6, 7
LCH
66, 9, 132
OKLCH
0.71, 0.02, 135
XYZ
32, 36, 34
LUV
66, -5, 10
HWB
100, 58%, 36%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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