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
89889C
RGB
137, 136, 156
HSL
243, 9%, 57%
HSB
243, 13%, 61%
CMYK
12, 13, 0, 39
LAB
57, 3, -11
LCH
57, 11, 288
OKLCH
0.63, 0.03, 288
XYZ
25, 25, 35
LUV
57, -1, -16
HWB
243, 53%, 39%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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