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
809DA1
RGB
128, 157, 161
HSL
187, 15%, 57%
HSB
187, 20%, 63%
CMYK
20, 2, 0, 37
LAB
63, -10, -6
LCH
63, 11, 210
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 207
XYZ
27, 31, 38
LUV
63, -15, -6
HWB
187, 50%, 37%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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