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
9CA995
RGB
156, 169, 149
HSL
99, 10%, 62%
HSB
99, 12%, 66%
CMYK
8, 0, 12, 34
LAB
68, -8, 9
LCH
68, 12, 131
OKLCH
0.72, 0.03, 134
XYZ
33, 38, 34
LUV
68, -6, 14
HWB
99, 58%, 34%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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