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
81A09E
RGB
129, 160, 158
HSL
176, 14%, 57%
HSB
176, 19%, 63%
CMYK
19, 0, 1, 37
LAB
63, -11, -3
LCH
63, 12, 193
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 192
XYZ
28, 32, 37
LUV
63, -16, -2
HWB
176, 51%, 37%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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