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
85A8A1
RGB
133, 168, 161
HSL
168, 17%, 59%
HSB
168, 21%, 66%
CMYK
21, 0, 4, 34
LAB
66, -14, -1
LCH
66, 14, 182
OKLCH
0.70, 0.04, 182
XYZ
30, 36, 39
LUV
66, -18, 2
HWB
168, 52%, 34%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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