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
80978A
RGB
128, 151, 138
HSL
146, 10%, 55%
HSB
146, 15%, 59%
CMYK
15, 0, 9, 41
LAB
60, -10, 4
LCH
60, 11, 159
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 161
XYZ
25, 29, 28
LUV
60, -12, 8
HWB
146, 50%, 41%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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