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
89A595
RGB
137, 165, 149
HSL
146, 13%, 59%
HSB
146, 17%, 65%
CMYK
17, 0, 10, 35
LAB
65, -13, 5
LCH
65, 13, 159
OKLCH
0.70, 0.04, 160
XYZ
29, 34, 34
LUV
65, -14, 9
HWB
146, 54%, 35%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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