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
9AB5AD
RGB
154, 181, 173
HSL
162, 15%, 66%
HSB
162, 15%, 71%
CMYK
15, 0, 4, 29
LAB
71, -11, 1
LCH
71, 11, 176
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 176
XYZ
37, 43, 46
LUV
71, -14, 3
HWB
162, 60%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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