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
9CA697
RGB
156, 166, 151
HSL
100, 8%, 62%
HSB
100, 9%, 65%
CMYK
6, 0, 9, 35
LAB
67, -6, 7
LCH
67, 9, 132
OKLCH
0.71, 0.02, 135
XYZ
33, 37, 35
LUV
67, -5, 10
HWB
100, 59%, 35%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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