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
9ABAAD
RGB
154, 186, 173
HSL
156, 19%, 67%
HSB
156, 17%, 73%
CMYK
17, 0, 7, 27
LAB
73, -13, 3
LCH
73, 14, 168
OKLCH
0.76, 0.04, 169
XYZ
38, 45, 46
LUV
73, -17, 7
HWB
156, 60%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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