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
809DA2
RGB
128, 157, 162
HSL
189, 15%, 57%
HSB
189, 21%, 64%
CMYK
21, 3, 0, 36
LAB
63, -10, -6
LCH
63, 11, 213
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 209
XYZ
27, 31, 39
LUV
63, -15, -7
HWB
189, 50%, 36%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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