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
809B94
RGB
128, 155, 148
HSL
164, 12%, 55%
HSB
164, 17%, 61%
CMYK
17, 0, 5, 39
LAB
62, -11, 0
LCH
62, 11, 178
OKLCH
0.67, 0.03, 178
XYZ
26, 30, 32
LUV
62, -14, 3
HWB
164, 50%, 39%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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