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
9DACA3
RGB
157, 172, 163
HSL
144, 8%, 65%
HSB
144, 9%, 67%
CMYK
9, 0, 5, 33
LAB
69, -7, 3
LCH
69, 7, 158
OKLCH
0.73, 0.02, 160
XYZ
35, 39, 40
LUV
69, -8, 5
HWB
144, 62%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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