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
889E8E
RGB
136, 158, 142
HSL
136, 10%, 58%
HSB
136, 14%, 62%
CMYK
14, 0, 10, 38
LAB
63, -10, 6
LCH
63, 12, 152
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 154
XYZ
27, 32, 30
LUV
63, -11, 10
HWB
136, 53%, 38%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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