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
809D96
RGB
128, 157, 150
HSL
166, 13%, 56%
HSB
166, 18%, 62%
CMYK
18, 0, 4, 38
LAB
62, -12, 0
LCH
62, 12, 179
OKLCH
0.67, 0.03, 179
XYZ
26, 31, 33
LUV
62, -15, 2
HWB
166, 50%, 38%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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