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
89A498
RGB
137, 164, 152
HSL
153, 13%, 59%
HSB
153, 16%, 64%
CMYK
16, 0, 7, 36
LAB
65, -12, 3
LCH
65, 12, 166
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 167
XYZ
29, 34, 35
LUV
65, -14, 6
HWB
153, 54%, 36%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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