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
87A89D
RGB
135, 168, 157
HSL
160, 16%, 59%
HSB
160, 20%, 66%
CMYK
20, 0, 7, 34
LAB
66, -13, 2
LCH
66, 14, 173
OKLCH
0.70, 0.04, 173
XYZ
30, 36, 37
LUV
66, -17, 5
HWB
160, 53%, 34%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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