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
89A39E
RGB
137, 163, 158
HSL
168, 12%, 59%
HSB
168, 16%, 64%
CMYK
16, 0, 3, 36
LAB
65, -10, -1
LCH
65, 10, 183
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 182
XYZ
30, 34, 37
LUV
65, -14, 1
HWB
168, 54%, 36%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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