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
9EADAB
RGB
158, 173, 171
HSL
172, 8%, 65%
HSB
172, 9%, 68%
CMYK
9, 0, 1, 32
LAB
69, -6, -1
LCH
69, 6, 189
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 187
XYZ
36, 40, 44
LUV
69, -8, 0
HWB
172, 62%, 32%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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