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
9EADA5
RGB
158, 173, 165
HSL
148, 8%, 65%
HSB
148, 9%, 68%
CMYK
9, 0, 5, 32
LAB
69, -7, 2
LCH
69, 7, 161
OKLCH
0.73, 0.02, 163
XYZ
36, 40, 41
LUV
69, -8, 5
HWB
148, 62%, 32%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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