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
8B9981
RGB
139, 153, 129
HSL
95, 11%, 55%
HSB
95, 16%, 60%
CMYK
9, 0, 16, 40
LAB
62, -9, 11
LCH
62, 14, 128
OKLCH
0.66, 0.04, 132
XYZ
26, 30, 25
LUV
62, -7, 17
HWB
95, 51%, 40%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
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