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
809C8C
RGB
128, 156, 140
HSL
146, 12%, 56%
HSB
146, 18%, 61%
CMYK
18, 0, 10, 39
LAB
62, -13, 5
LCH
62, 14, 158
OKLCH
0.67, 0.04, 160
XYZ
26, 30, 29
LUV
62, -14, 9
HWB
146, 50%, 39%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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