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
869C99
RGB
134, 156, 153
HSL
172, 10%, 57%
HSB
172, 14%, 61%
CMYK
14, 0, 2, 39
LAB
63, -9, -1
LCH
63, 9, 188
OKLCH
0.67, 0.03, 187
XYZ
27, 31, 35
LUV
63, -12, 0
HWB
172, 53%, 39%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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