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
9BAAA2
RGB
155, 170, 162
HSL
148, 8%, 64%
HSB
148, 9%, 67%
CMYK
9, 0, 5, 33
LAB
68, -7, 2
LCH
68, 7, 161
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 163
XYZ
34, 38, 40
LUV
68, -8, 5
HWB
148, 61%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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