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
9AA5A2
RGB
154, 165, 162
HSL
164, 6%, 63%
HSB
164, 7%, 65%
CMYK
7, 0, 2, 35
LAB
67, -4, 0
LCH
67, 4, 178
OKLCH
0.71, 0.01, 178
XYZ
33, 36, 39
LUV
67, -6, 1
HWB
164, 60%, 35%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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