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
9CAA99
RGB
156, 170, 153
HSL
109, 9%, 63%
HSB
109, 10%, 67%
CMYK
8, 0, 10, 33
LAB
68, -8, 7
LCH
68, 10, 137
OKLCH
0.72, 0.03, 140
XYZ
34, 38, 36
LUV
68, -7, 12
HWB
109, 60%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
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