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
87A1AA
RGB
135, 161, 170
HSL
195, 17%, 60%
HSB
195, 21%, 67%
CMYK
21, 5, 0, 33
LAB
64, -8, -8
LCH
64, 11, 225
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 221
XYZ
30, 34, 43
LUV
64, -14, -10
HWB
195, 53%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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