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
85A2AF
RGB
133, 162, 175
HSL
199, 21%, 60%
HSB
199, 24%, 69%
CMYK
24, 7, 0, 31
LAB
65, -8, -10
LCH
65, 13, 231
OKLCH
0.69, 0.04, 227
XYZ
30, 34, 45
LUV
65, -15, -14
HWB
199, 52%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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