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
85A196
RGB
133, 161, 150
HSL
156, 13%, 58%
HSB
156, 17%, 63%
CMYK
17, 0, 7, 37
LAB
64, -12, 2
LCH
64, 12, 169
OKLCH
0.68, 0.04, 169
XYZ
28, 33, 34
LUV
64, -14, 6
HWB
156, 52%, 37%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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