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
81A2AB
RGB
129, 162, 171
HSL
193, 20%, 59%
HSB
193, 25%, 67%
CMYK
25, 5, 0, 33
LAB
64, -10, -9
LCH
64, 13, 220
OKLCH
0.69, 0.04, 216
XYZ
29, 33, 43
LUV
64, -17, -11
HWB
193, 51%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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