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
9EAAA0
RGB
158, 170, 160
HSL
130, 7%, 64%
HSB
130, 7%, 67%
CMYK
7, 0, 6, 33
LAB
68, -6, 4
LCH
68, 7, 148
OKLCH
0.73, 0.02, 150
XYZ
35, 39, 39
LUV
68, -6, 6
HWB
130, 62%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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