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
85998B
RGB
133, 153, 139
HSL
138, 9%, 56%
HSB
138, 13%, 60%
CMYK
13, 0, 9, 40
LAB
61, -9, 5
LCH
61, 11, 153
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 155
XYZ
26, 30, 29
LUV
61, -10, 9
HWB
138, 52%, 40%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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