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
9AAEB0
RGB
154, 174, 176
HSL
185, 12%, 65%
HSB
185, 13%, 69%
CMYK
13, 1, 0, 31
LAB
70, -7, -4
LCH
70, 8, 207
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 204
XYZ
36, 40, 47
LUV
70, -11, -4
HWB
185, 60%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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