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
89AAB5
RGB
137, 170, 181
HSL
195, 23%, 62%
HSB
195, 24%, 71%
CMYK
24, 6, 0, 29
LAB
67, -10, -10
LCH
67, 14, 224
OKLCH
0.72, 0.04, 220
XYZ
33, 37, 49
LUV
67, -17, -13
HWB
195, 54%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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