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
88859D
RGB
136, 133, 157
HSL
248, 11%, 57%
HSB
248, 15%, 62%
CMYK
13, 15, 0, 38
LAB
56, 5, -12
LCH
56, 13, 292
OKLCH
0.63, 0.04, 291
XYZ
25, 24, 35
LUV
56, 0, -19
HWB
248, 52%, 38%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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