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
89ACA4
RGB
137, 172, 164
HSL
166, 17%, 61%
HSB
166, 20%, 67%
CMYK
20, 0, 5, 33
LAB
68, -14, 0
LCH
68, 14, 180
OKLCH
0.72, 0.04, 180
XYZ
32, 38, 41
LUV
68, -18, 2
HWB
166, 54%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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