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
85809A
RGB
133, 128, 154
HSL
252, 11%, 55%
HSB
252, 17%, 60%
CMYK
14, 17, 0, 40
LAB
55, 6, -13
LCH
55, 15, 294
OKLCH
0.61, 0.04, 294
XYZ
23, 23, 34
LUV
55, 1, -20
HWB
252, 50%, 40%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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