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
849EA5
RGB
132, 158, 165
HSL
193, 15%, 58%
HSB
193, 20%, 65%
CMYK
20, 4, 0, 35
LAB
63, -8, -7
LCH
63, 11, 220
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 216
XYZ
29, 32, 40
LUV
63, -14, -9
HWB
193, 52%, 35%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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