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
849D99
RGB
132, 157, 153
HSL
170, 11%, 57%
HSB
170, 16%, 62%
CMYK
16, 0, 3, 38
LAB
63, -10, -1
LCH
63, 10, 186
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 185
XYZ
27, 31, 35
LUV
63, -13, 0
HWB
170, 52%, 38%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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