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
879C8F
RGB
135, 156, 143
HSL
143, 10%, 57%
HSB
143, 13%, 61%
CMYK
13, 0, 8, 39
LAB
62, -10, 4
LCH
62, 11, 156
OKLCH
0.67, 0.03, 158
XYZ
27, 31, 31
LUV
62, -11, 8
HWB
143, 53%, 39%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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