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
9DAAAE
RGB
157, 170, 174
HSL
194, 9%, 65%
HSB
194, 10%, 68%
CMYK
10, 2, 0, 32
LAB
69, -4, -4
LCH
69, 6, 222
OKLCH
0.73, 0.02, 218
XYZ
36, 39, 46
LUV
69, -7, -5
HWB
194, 62%, 32%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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