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
85A496
RGB
133, 164, 150
HSL
153, 15%, 58%
HSB
153, 19%, 64%
CMYK
19, 0, 9, 36
LAB
65, -13, 4
LCH
65, 14, 165
OKLCH
0.69, 0.04, 166
XYZ
28, 34, 34
LUV
65, -16, 8
HWB
153, 52%, 36%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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