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
9EAAAA
RGB
158, 170, 170
HSL
180, 7%, 64%
HSB
180, 7%, 67%
CMYK
7, 0, 0, 33
LAB
69, -4, -2
LCH
69, 5, 199
OKLCH
0.73, 0.01, 197
XYZ
36, 39, 44
LUV
69, -7, -1
HWB
180, 62%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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