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
9DB8AA
RGB
157, 184, 170
HSL
149, 16%, 67%
HSB
149, 15%, 72%
CMYK
15, 0, 8, 28
LAB
72, -12, 4
LCH
72, 12, 162
OKLCH
0.76, 0.04, 163
XYZ
38, 44, 45
LUV
72, -14, 8
HWB
149, 62%, 28%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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