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
889E90
RGB
136, 158, 144
HSL
142, 10%, 58%
HSB
142, 14%, 62%
CMYK
14, 0, 9, 38
LAB
63, -10, 5
LCH
63, 11, 156
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 158
XYZ
27, 32, 31
LUV
63, -11, 8
HWB
142, 53%, 38%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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