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
9EABA3
RGB
158, 171, 163
HSL
143, 7%, 65%
HSB
143, 8%, 67%
CMYK
8, 0, 5, 33
LAB
69, -6, 2
LCH
69, 6, 157
OKLCH
0.73, 0.02, 159
XYZ
35, 39, 40
LUV
69, -7, 5
HWB
143, 62%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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