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
89AAB3
RGB
137, 170, 179
HSL
193, 22%, 62%
HSB
193, 23%, 70%
CMYK
23, 5, 0, 30
LAB
67, -10, -9
LCH
67, 13, 220
OKLCH
0.72, 0.04, 216
XYZ
33, 37, 48
LUV
67, -17, -11
HWB
193, 54%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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