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
809B98
RGB
128, 155, 152
HSL
173, 12%, 55%
HSB
173, 17%, 61%
CMYK
17, 0, 2, 39
LAB
62, -10, -2
LCH
62, 10, 190
OKLCH
0.67, 0.03, 188
XYZ
26, 30, 34
LUV
62, -14, -1
HWB
173, 50%, 39%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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