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
899E9F
RGB
137, 158, 159
HSL
183, 10%, 58%
HSB
183, 14%, 62%
CMYK
14, 1, 0, 38
LAB
63, -7, -3
LCH
63, 8, 203
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 200
XYZ
29, 32, 38
LUV
63, -11, -3
HWB
183, 54%, 38%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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