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
889EA1
RGB
136, 158, 161
HSL
187, 12%, 58%
HSB
187, 16%, 63%
CMYK
16, 2, 0, 37
LAB
63, -8, -4
LCH
63, 9, 210
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 207
XYZ
29, 32, 38
LUV
63, -12, -5
HWB
187, 53%, 37%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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