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
799896
RGB
121, 152, 150
HSL
176, 13%, 54%
HSB
176, 20%, 60%
CMYK
20, 0, 1, 40
LAB
60, -12, -3
LCH
60, 12, 193
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 191
XYZ
25, 29, 33
LUV
60, -16, -2
HWB
176, 47%, 40%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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