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
89AAA9
RGB
137, 170, 169
HSL
178, 16%, 60%
HSB
178, 19%, 67%
CMYK
19, 0, 1, 33
LAB
67, -12, -3
LCH
67, 12, 196
OKLCH
0.71, 0.04, 194
XYZ
32, 37, 43
LUV
67, -17, -3
HWB
178, 54%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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