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
9BA8A0
RGB
155, 168, 160
HSL
143, 7%, 63%
HSB
143, 8%, 66%
CMYK
8, 0, 5, 34
LAB
68, -6, 2
LCH
68, 6, 157
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 159
XYZ
34, 38, 39
LUV
68, -7, 5
HWB
143, 61%, 34%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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