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
888498
RGB
136, 132, 152
HSL
252, 9%, 56%
HSB
252, 13%, 60%
CMYK
11, 13, 0, 40
LAB
56, 5, -10
LCH
56, 11, 294
OKLCH
0.62, 0.03, 295
XYZ
24, 24, 33
LUV
56, 1, -16
HWB
252, 52%, 40%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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