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
8B9C96
RGB
139, 156, 150
HSL
159, 8%, 58%
HSB
159, 11%, 61%
CMYK
11, 0, 4, 39
LAB
63, -7, 1
LCH
63, 7, 172
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 172
XYZ
28, 31, 33
LUV
63, -9, 3
HWB
159, 55%, 39%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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