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
899E9A
RGB
137, 158, 154
HSL
169, 10%, 58%
HSB
169, 13%, 62%
CMYK
13, 0, 3, 38
LAB
63, -8, -1
LCH
63, 8, 184
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 183
XYZ
28, 32, 35
LUV
63, -11, 1
HWB
169, 54%, 38%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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