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
85A0A5
RGB
133, 160, 165
HSL
189, 15%, 58%
HSB
189, 19%, 65%
CMYK
19, 3, 0, 35
LAB
64, -9, -6
LCH
64, 11, 214
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 210
XYZ
29, 33, 40
LUV
64, -14, -7
HWB
189, 52%, 35%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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