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
87A090
RGB
135, 160, 144
HSL
142, 12%, 58%
HSB
142, 16%, 63%
CMYK
16, 0, 10, 37
LAB
64, -12, 5
LCH
64, 13, 155
OKLCH
0.68, 0.04, 157
XYZ
28, 32, 31
LUV
64, -13, 10
HWB
142, 53%, 37%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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