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
88A299
RGB
136, 162, 153
HSL
159, 12%, 58%
HSB
159, 16%, 64%
CMYK
16, 0, 6, 36
LAB
64, -11, 2
LCH
64, 11, 172
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 172
XYZ
29, 33, 35
LUV
64, -14, 4
HWB
159, 53%, 36%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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