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
9CA49E
RGB
156, 164, 158
HSL
135, 4%, 63%
HSB
135, 5%, 64%
CMYK
5, 0, 4, 36
LAB
67, -4, 2
LCH
67, 4, 151
OKLCH
0.71, 0.01, 154
XYZ
33, 36, 38
LUV
67, -4, 4
HWB
135, 61%, 36%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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