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
9DB5AA
RGB
157, 181, 170
HSL
152, 14%, 66%
HSB
152, 13%, 71%
CMYK
13, 0, 6, 29
LAB
72, -10, 3
LCH
72, 11, 165
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 166
XYZ
38, 43, 44
LUV
72, -13, 6
HWB
152, 62%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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