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
9AAFA8
RGB
154, 175, 168
HSL
160, 12%, 65%
HSB
160, 12%, 69%
CMYK
12, 0, 4, 31
LAB
70, -9, 1
LCH
70, 9, 173
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 174
XYZ
36, 40, 43
LUV
70, -11, 3
HWB
160, 60%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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