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
85A29F
RGB
133, 162, 159
HSL
174, 13%, 58%
HSB
174, 18%, 64%
CMYK
18, 0, 2, 36
LAB
64, -11, -2
LCH
64, 11, 190
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 189
XYZ
29, 33, 38
LUV
64, -15, -1
HWB
174, 52%, 36%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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