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
9BABA6
RGB
155, 171, 166
HSL
161, 9%, 64%
HSB
161, 9%, 67%
CMYK
9, 0, 3, 33
LAB
69, -7, 1
LCH
69, 7, 175
OKLCH
0.73, 0.02, 175
XYZ
35, 39, 42
LUV
69, -9, 2
HWB
161, 61%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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