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
809FAA
RGB
128, 159, 170
HSL
196, 20%, 58%
HSB
196, 25%, 67%
CMYK
25, 6, 0, 33
LAB
63, -9, -9
LCH
63, 13, 226
OKLCH
0.68, 0.04, 221
XYZ
29, 32, 43
LUV
63, -16, -12
HWB
196, 50%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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