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
9CA597
RGB
156, 165, 151
HSL
99, 7%, 62%
HSB
99, 8%, 65%
CMYK
5, 0, 8, 35
LAB
67, -5, 6
LCH
67, 8, 131
OKLCH
0.71, 0.02, 134
XYZ
33, 36, 35
LUV
67, -4, 10
HWB
99, 59%, 35%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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