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
9AB5AC
RGB
154, 181, 172
HSL
160, 15%, 66%
HSB
160, 15%, 71%
CMYK
15, 0, 5, 29
LAB
71, -11, 1
LCH
71, 11, 173
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 173
XYZ
37, 43, 45
LUV
71, -14, 4
HWB
160, 60%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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