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
9AA4A2
RGB
154, 164, 162
HSL
168, 5%, 62%
HSB
168, 6%, 64%
CMYK
6, 0, 1, 36
LAB
67, -4, 0
LCH
67, 4, 184
OKLCH
0.71, 0.01, 183
XYZ
33, 36, 39
LUV
67, -5, 0
HWB
168, 60%, 36%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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