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
87A8A9
RGB
135, 168, 169
HSL
182, 17%, 60%
HSB
182, 20%, 66%
CMYK
20, 1, 0, 34
LAB
66, -12, -4
LCH
66, 12, 201
OKLCH
0.71, 0.04, 199
XYZ
31, 36, 43
LUV
66, -17, -4
HWB
182, 53%, 34%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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