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
879C99
RGB
135, 156, 153
HSL
171, 10%, 57%
HSB
171, 13%, 61%
CMYK
13, 0, 2, 39
LAB
63, -8, -1
LCH
63, 8, 187
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 186
XYZ
28, 31, 35
LUV
63, -11, 0
HWB
171, 53%, 39%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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