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
81A39B
RGB
129, 163, 155
HSL
166, 16%, 57%
HSB
166, 21%, 64%
CMYK
21, 0, 5, 36
LAB
64, -13, 0
LCH
64, 13, 180
OKLCH
0.69, 0.04, 179
XYZ
28, 33, 36
LUV
64, -17, 3
HWB
166, 51%, 36%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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