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
809D9D
RGB
128, 157, 157
HSL
180, 13%, 56%
HSB
180, 18%, 62%
CMYK
18, 0, 0, 38
LAB
63, -10, -4
LCH
63, 11, 199
OKLCH
0.67, 0.03, 196
XYZ
27, 31, 36
LUV
63, -15, -3
HWB
180, 50%, 38%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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