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
888FA9
RGB
136, 143, 169
HSL
227, 16%, 60%
HSB
227, 20%, 66%
CMYK
20, 15, 0, 34
LAB
60, 2, -15
LCH
60, 15, 276
OKLCH
0.65, 0.04, 273
XYZ
27, 28, 41
LUV
60, -5, -22
HWB
227, 53%, 34%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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