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
9AAAAD
RGB
154, 170, 173
HSL
189, 10%, 64%
HSB
189, 11%, 68%
CMYK
11, 2, 0, 32
LAB
68, -5, -4
LCH
68, 6, 214
OKLCH
0.73, 0.02, 210
XYZ
35, 39, 45
LUV
68, -9, -4
HWB
189, 60%, 32%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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