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
9DABA7
RGB
157, 171, 167
HSL
163, 8%, 64%
HSB
163, 8%, 67%
CMYK
8, 0, 2, 33
LAB
69, -6, 0
LCH
69, 6, 177
OKLCH
0.73, 0.02, 177
XYZ
35, 39, 42
LUV
69, -8, 2
HWB
163, 62%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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