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
809C94
RGB
128, 156, 148
HSL
163, 12%, 56%
HSB
163, 18%, 61%
CMYK
18, 0, 5, 39
LAB
62, -11, 1
LCH
62, 11, 176
OKLCH
0.67, 0.03, 176
XYZ
26, 31, 33
LUV
62, -15, 3
HWB
163, 50%, 39%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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