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
889C97
RGB
136, 156, 151
HSL
165, 9%, 57%
HSB
165, 13%, 61%
CMYK
13, 0, 3, 39
LAB
63, -8, 0
LCH
63, 8, 179
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 179
XYZ
28, 31, 34
LUV
63, -11, 2
HWB
165, 53%, 39%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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