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
89A7AA
RGB
137, 167, 170
HSL
185, 16%, 60%
HSB
185, 19%, 67%
CMYK
19, 2, 0, 33
LAB
66, -10, -5
LCH
66, 11, 207
OKLCH
0.71, 0.03, 204
XYZ
31, 36, 43
LUV
66, -16, -6
HWB
185, 54%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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