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
899C93
RGB
137, 156, 147
HSL
152, 9%, 57%
HSB
152, 12%, 61%
CMYK
12, 0, 6, 39
LAB
63, -8, 2
LCH
63, 9, 164
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 165
XYZ
27, 31, 32
LUV
63, -10, 5
HWB
152, 54%, 39%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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