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
9CA595
RGB
156, 165, 149
HSL
94, 8%, 62%
HSB
94, 10%, 65%
CMYK
5, 0, 10, 35
LAB
67, -6, 7
LCH
67, 9, 128
OKLCH
0.71, 0.02, 131
XYZ
33, 36, 34
LUV
67, -4, 11
HWB
94, 58%, 35%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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