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
85A69E
RGB
133, 166, 158
HSL
165, 16%, 59%
HSB
165, 20%, 65%
CMYK
20, 0, 5, 35
LAB
65, -13, 0
LCH
65, 13, 179
OKLCH
0.70, 0.04, 179
XYZ
29, 35, 37
LUV
65, -17, 3
HWB
165, 52%, 35%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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