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
809DA4
RGB
128, 157, 164
HSL
192, 17%, 57%
HSB
192, 22%, 64%
CMYK
22, 4, 0, 36
LAB
63, -9, -7
LCH
63, 12, 218
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 214
XYZ
28, 31, 40
LUV
63, -15, -9
HWB
192, 50%, 36%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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