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
809996
RGB
128, 153, 150
HSL
173, 11%, 55%
HSB
173, 16%, 60%
CMYK
16, 0, 2, 40
LAB
61, -10, -2
LCH
61, 10, 189
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 188
XYZ
26, 30, 33
LUV
61, -13, 0
HWB
173, 50%, 40%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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