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
88A09F
RGB
136, 160, 159
HSL
178, 11%, 58%
HSB
178, 15%, 63%
CMYK
15, 0, 1, 37
LAB
64, -9, -2
LCH
64, 9, 195
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 193
XYZ
29, 33, 38
LUV
64, -13, -2
HWB
178, 53%, 37%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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