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
89AAAF
RGB
137, 170, 175
HSL
188, 19%, 61%
HSB
188, 22%, 69%
CMYK
22, 3, 0, 31
LAB
67, -11, -7
LCH
67, 13, 211
OKLCH
0.72, 0.04, 208
XYZ
32, 37, 46
LUV
67, -17, -8
HWB
188, 54%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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