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
809D99
RGB
128, 157, 153
HSL
172, 13%, 56%
HSB
172, 18%, 62%
CMYK
18, 0, 3, 38
LAB
62, -11, -1
LCH
62, 11, 187
OKLCH
0.67, 0.03, 186
XYZ
27, 31, 35
LUV
62, -15, 0
HWB
172, 50%, 38%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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