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
9CA496
RGB
156, 164, 150
HSL
94, 7%, 62%
HSB
94, 9%, 64%
CMYK
5, 0, 9, 36
LAB
66, -5, 6
LCH
66, 8, 128
OKLCH
0.71, 0.02, 132
XYZ
32, 36, 34
LUV
66, -4, 10
HWB
94, 59%, 36%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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