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
888BA5
RGB
136, 139, 165
HSL
234, 14%, 59%
HSB
234, 18%, 65%
CMYK
18, 16, 0, 35
LAB
58, 3, -14
LCH
58, 15, 282
OKLCH
0.64, 0.04, 280
XYZ
26, 26, 39
LUV
58, -3, -21
HWB
234, 53%, 35%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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