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
87A598
RGB
135, 165, 152
HSL
154, 14%, 59%
HSB
154, 18%, 65%
CMYK
18, 0, 8, 35
LAB
65, -13, 3
LCH
65, 13, 166
OKLCH
0.70, 0.04, 167
XYZ
29, 34, 35
LUV
65, -15, 7
HWB
154, 53%, 35%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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