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
87A8A0
RGB
135, 168, 160
HSL
165, 16%, 59%
HSB
165, 20%, 66%
CMYK
20, 0, 5, 34
LAB
66, -13, 0
LCH
66, 13, 179
OKLCH
0.70, 0.04, 179
XYZ
30, 36, 39
LUV
66, -17, 3
HWB
165, 53%, 34%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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