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
809A96
RGB
128, 154, 150
HSL
171, 11%, 55%
HSB
171, 17%, 60%
CMYK
17, 0, 3, 40
LAB
61, -10, -1
LCH
61, 10, 186
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 185
XYZ
26, 30, 33
LUV
61, -14, 0
HWB
171, 50%, 40%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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