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
899C8D
RGB
137, 156, 141
HSL
133, 9%, 57%
HSB
133, 12%, 61%
CMYK
12, 0, 10, 39
LAB
63, -9, 5
LCH
63, 11, 149
OKLCH
0.67, 0.03, 152
XYZ
27, 31, 30
LUV
63, -10, 10
HWB
133, 54%, 39%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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