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
888299
RGB
136, 130, 153
HSL
256, 10%, 55%
HSB
256, 15%, 60%
CMYK
11, 15, 0, 40
LAB
55, 6, -12
LCH
55, 13, 297
OKLCH
0.62, 0.03, 297
XYZ
24, 23, 33
LUV
55, 2, -18
HWB
256, 51%, 40%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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