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
88A2AE
RGB
136, 162, 174
HSL
199, 19%, 61%
HSB
199, 22%, 68%
CMYK
22, 7, 0, 32
LAB
65, -7, -9
LCH
65, 12, 232
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 227
XYZ
31, 34, 45
LUV
65, -14, -13
HWB
199, 53%, 32%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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