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
89A2AD
RGB
137, 162, 173
HSL
198, 18%, 61%
HSB
198, 21%, 68%
CMYK
21, 6, 0, 32
LAB
65, -7, -9
LCH
65, 11, 231
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 226
XYZ
31, 34, 45
LUV
65, -13, -12
HWB
198, 54%, 32%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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