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
81998B
RGB
129, 153, 139
HSL
145, 11%, 55%
HSB
145, 16%, 60%
CMYK
16, 0, 9, 40
LAB
61, -11, 4
LCH
61, 12, 158
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 160
XYZ
25, 29, 29
LUV
61, -12, 8
HWB
145, 51%, 40%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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