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
809E96
RGB
128, 158, 150
HSL
164, 13%, 56%
HSB
164, 19%, 62%
CMYK
19, 0, 5, 38
LAB
63, -12, 1
LCH
63, 12, 177
OKLCH
0.67, 0.04, 177
XYZ
27, 31, 33
LUV
63, -15, 3
HWB
164, 50%, 38%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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