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
89796D
RGB
137, 121, 109
HSL
26, 11%, 48%
HSB
26, 20%, 54%
CMYK
0, 12, 20, 46
LAB
52, 5, 9
LCH
52, 10, 62
OKLCH
0.59, 0.03, 59
XYZ
20, 20, 17
LUV
52, 11, 11
HWB
26, 43%, 46%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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