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
85A08F
RGB
133, 160, 143
HSL
142, 12%, 57%
HSB
142, 17%, 63%
CMYK
17, 0, 11, 37
LAB
63, -12, 6
LCH
63, 14, 156
OKLCH
0.68, 0.04, 158
XYZ
27, 32, 31
LUV
63, -14, 10
HWB
142, 52%, 37%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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