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
9DAAA4
RGB
157, 170, 164
HSL
152, 7%, 64%
HSB
152, 8%, 67%
CMYK
8, 0, 4, 33
LAB
68, -6, 1
LCH
68, 6, 166
OKLCH
0.73, 0.02, 167
XYZ
35, 39, 41
LUV
68, -7, 3
HWB
152, 62%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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