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
88A4AC
RGB
136, 164, 172
HSL
193, 18%, 60%
HSB
193, 21%, 67%
CMYK
21, 5, 0, 33
LAB
65, -9, -8
LCH
65, 12, 221
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 217
XYZ
31, 35, 44
LUV
65, -15, -10
HWB
193, 53%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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