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
9CA695
RGB
156, 166, 149
HSL
95, 9%, 62%
HSB
95, 10%, 65%
CMYK
6, 0, 10, 35
LAB
67, -6, 8
LCH
67, 10, 129
OKLCH
0.71, 0.03, 132
XYZ
33, 37, 34
LUV
67, -5, 12
HWB
95, 58%, 35%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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