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
89766A
RGB
137, 118, 106
HSL
23, 13%, 48%
HSB
23, 23%, 54%
CMYK
0, 14, 23, 46
LAB
51, 6, 10
LCH
51, 11, 57
OKLCH
0.58, 0.03, 54
XYZ
19, 19, 16
LUV
51, 12, 11
HWB
23, 42%, 46%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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