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
9DAFA8
RGB
157, 175, 168
HSL
157, 10%, 65%
HSB
157, 10%, 69%
CMYK
10, 0, 4, 31
LAB
70, -8, 1
LCH
70, 8, 170
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 170
XYZ
36, 41, 43
LUV
70, -10, 3
HWB
157, 62%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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