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
9AA9AA
RGB
154, 169, 170
HSL
184, 9%, 64%
HSB
184, 9%, 67%
CMYK
9, 1, 0, 33
LAB
68, -5, -2
LCH
68, 6, 205
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 202
XYZ
35, 38, 44
LUV
68, -8, -3
HWB
184, 60%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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