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
9DA99E
RGB
157, 169, 158
HSL
125, 7%, 64%
HSB
125, 7%, 66%
CMYK
7, 0, 7, 34
LAB
68, -6, 4
LCH
68, 7, 145
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 148
XYZ
34, 38, 38
LUV
68, -6, 7
HWB
125, 62%, 34%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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