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
889E9D
RGB
136, 158, 157
HSL
177, 10%, 58%
HSB
177, 14%, 62%
CMYK
14, 0, 1, 38
LAB
63, -8, -2
LCH
63, 8, 195
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 193
XYZ
28, 32, 37
LUV
63, -12, -2
HWB
177, 53%, 38%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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