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
86A5AE
RGB
134, 165, 174
HSL
193, 20%, 60%
HSB
193, 23%, 68%
CMYK
23, 5, 0, 32
LAB
66, -10, -8
LCH
66, 13, 221
OKLCH
0.70, 0.04, 217
XYZ
31, 35, 45
LUV
66, -16, -11
HWB
193, 53%, 32%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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