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
89AAAC
RGB
137, 170, 172
HSL
183, 17%, 61%
HSB
183, 20%, 67%
CMYK
20, 1, 0, 33
LAB
67, -11, -5
LCH
67, 12, 204
OKLCH
0.71, 0.04, 201
XYZ
32, 37, 44
LUV
67, -17, -5
HWB
183, 54%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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