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
86998E
RGB
134, 153, 142
HSL
145, 9%, 56%
HSB
145, 12%, 60%
CMYK
12, 0, 7, 40
LAB
61, -9, 3
LCH
61, 9, 159
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 160
XYZ
26, 30, 30
LUV
61, -10, 6
HWB
145, 53%, 40%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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