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
87A4AA
RGB
135, 164, 170
HSL
190, 17%, 60%
HSB
190, 21%, 67%
CMYK
21, 4, 0, 33
LAB
65, -9, -7
LCH
65, 11, 215
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 212
XYZ
31, 35, 43
LUV
65, -15, -8
HWB
190, 53%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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