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
9CA997
RGB
156, 169, 151
HSL
103, 9%, 63%
HSB
103, 11%, 66%
CMYK
8, 0, 11, 34
LAB
68, -7, 8
LCH
68, 11, 134
OKLCH
0.72, 0.03, 137
XYZ
33, 38, 35
LUV
68, -6, 12
HWB
103, 59%, 34%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
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