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
859B98
RGB
133, 155, 152
HSL
172, 10%, 56%
HSB
172, 14%, 61%
CMYK
14, 0, 2, 39
LAB
62, -9, -1
LCH
62, 9, 188
OKLCH
0.67, 0.03, 187
XYZ
27, 31, 34
LUV
62, -12, 0
HWB
172, 52%, 39%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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