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
85A2AC
RGB
133, 162, 172
HSL
195, 19%, 60%
HSB
195, 23%, 67%
CMYK
23, 6, 0, 33
LAB
65, -9, -9
LCH
65, 12, 225
OKLCH
0.69, 0.04, 221
XYZ
30, 34, 44
LUV
65, -15, -11
HWB
195, 52%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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