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
889A89
RGB
136, 154, 137
HSL
123, 8%, 57%
HSB
123, 12%, 60%
CMYK
12, 0, 11, 40
LAB
62, -9, 7
LCH
62, 11, 144
OKLCH
0.67, 0.03, 147
XYZ
26, 30, 28
LUV
62, -9, 11
HWB
123, 53%, 40%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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