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
888AA2
RGB
136, 138, 162
HSL
235, 12%, 58%
HSB
235, 16%, 64%
CMYK
16, 15, 0, 36
LAB
58, 3, -13
LCH
58, 13, 283
OKLCH
0.64, 0.04, 282
XYZ
26, 26, 38
LUV
58, -2, -20
HWB
235, 53%, 36%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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