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
9EADAD
RGB
158, 173, 173
HSL
180, 8%, 65%
HSB
180, 9%, 68%
CMYK
9, 0, 0, 32
LAB
70, -5, -2
LCH
70, 6, 199
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 197
XYZ
37, 40, 45
LUV
70, -8, -2
HWB
180, 62%, 32%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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