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
809C9D
RGB
128, 156, 157
HSL
182, 13%, 56%
HSB
182, 18%, 62%
CMYK
18, 1, 0, 38
LAB
62, -10, -4
LCH
62, 11, 202
OKLCH
0.67, 0.03, 199
XYZ
27, 31, 36
LUV
62, -15, -4
HWB
182, 50%, 38%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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