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
887C8B
RGB
136, 124, 139
HSL
288, 6%, 52%
HSB
288, 11%, 55%
CMYK
2, 11, 0, 45
LAB
53, 7, -6
LCH
53, 9, 317
OKLCH
0.60, 0.03, 319
XYZ
22, 22, 27
LUV
53, 6, -10
HWB
288, 49%, 45%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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