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
809CA1
RGB
128, 156, 161
HSL
189, 15%, 57%
HSB
189, 20%, 63%
CMYK
20, 3, 0, 37
LAB
62, -9, -6
LCH
62, 11, 213
OKLCH
0.67, 0.03, 210
XYZ
27, 31, 38
LUV
62, -15, -7
HWB
189, 50%, 37%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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