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
85879E
RGB
133, 135, 158
HSL
235, 11%, 57%
HSB
235, 16%, 62%
CMYK
16, 15, 0, 38
LAB
57, 3, -13
LCH
57, 13, 283
OKLCH
0.63, 0.03, 281
XYZ
25, 25, 36
LUV
57, -2, -19
HWB
235, 52%, 38%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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