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
85A4AE
RGB
133, 164, 174
HSL
195, 20%, 60%
HSB
195, 24%, 68%
CMYK
24, 6, 0, 32
LAB
65, -9, -9
LCH
65, 13, 224
OKLCH
0.70, 0.04, 219
XYZ
31, 35, 45
LUV
65, -16, -12
HWB
195, 52%, 32%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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