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
87A79D
RGB
135, 167, 157
HSL
161, 15%, 59%
HSB
161, 19%, 65%
CMYK
19, 0, 6, 35
LAB
66, -13, 1
LCH
66, 13, 174
OKLCH
0.70, 0.04, 174
XYZ
30, 35, 37
LUV
66, -16, 4
HWB
161, 53%, 35%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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