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
889F9F
RGB
136, 159, 159
HSL
180, 11%, 58%
HSB
180, 14%, 62%
CMYK
14, 0, 0, 38
LAB
64, -8, -3
LCH
64, 9, 199
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 197
XYZ
29, 33, 38
LUV
64, -12, -3
HWB
180, 53%, 38%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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