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
899D8E
RGB
137, 157, 142
HSL
135, 9%, 58%
HSB
135, 13%, 62%
CMYK
13, 0, 10, 38
LAB
63, -10, 5
LCH
63, 11, 151
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 153
XYZ
27, 31, 30
LUV
63, -10, 9
HWB
135, 54%, 38%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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