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
88816C
RGB
136, 129, 108
HSL
45, 11%, 48%
HSB
45, 21%, 53%
CMYK
0, 5, 21, 47
LAB
54, 0, 12
LCH
54, 12, 90
OKLCH
0.60, 0.03, 92
XYZ
21, 22, 17
LUV
54, 5, 16
HWB
45, 42%, 47%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.