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
789890
RGB
120, 152, 144
HSL
165, 13%, 53%
HSB
165, 21%, 60%
CMYK
21, 0, 5, 40
LAB
60, -13, 0
LCH
60, 13, 178
OKLCH
0.65, 0.04, 178
XYZ
24, 28, 31
LUV
60, -16, 3
HWB
165, 47%, 40%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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