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
81A19E
RGB
129, 161, 158
HSL
174, 15%, 57%
HSB
174, 20%, 63%
CMYK
20, 0, 2, 37
LAB
64, -12, -2
LCH
64, 12, 191
OKLCH
0.68, 0.04, 189
XYZ
28, 33, 37
LUV
64, -17, -1
HWB
174, 51%, 37%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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