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
849E97
RGB
132, 158, 151
HSL
164, 12%, 57%
HSB
164, 16%, 62%
CMYK
16, 0, 4, 38
LAB
63, -11, 0
LCH
63, 11, 177
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 177
XYZ
27, 32, 34
LUV
63, -14, 3
HWB
164, 52%, 38%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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