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
89ABB4
RGB
137, 171, 180
HSL
193, 22%, 62%
HSB
193, 24%, 71%
CMYK
24, 5, 0, 29
LAB
68, -10, -9
LCH
68, 14, 220
OKLCH
0.72, 0.04, 216
XYZ
33, 38, 49
LUV
68, -18, -11
HWB
193, 54%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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