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
85A497
RGB
133, 164, 151
HSL
155, 15%, 58%
HSB
155, 19%, 64%
CMYK
19, 0, 8, 36
LAB
65, -13, 3
LCH
65, 14, 167
OKLCH
0.69, 0.04, 168
XYZ
29, 34, 34
LUV
65, -16, 7
HWB
155, 52%, 36%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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