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
9CAB9E
RGB
156, 171, 158
HSL
128, 8%, 64%
HSB
128, 9%, 67%
CMYK
9, 0, 8, 33
LAB
69, -7, 5
LCH
69, 9, 147
OKLCH
0.73, 0.03, 149
XYZ
34, 39, 38
LUV
69, -8, 8
HWB
128, 61%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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