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
88A8A4
RGB
136, 168, 164
HSL
173, 16%, 60%
HSB
173, 19%, 66%
CMYK
19, 0, 2, 34
LAB
66, -12, -2
LCH
66, 12, 188
OKLCH
0.71, 0.04, 187
XYZ
31, 36, 40
LUV
66, -17, 0
HWB
173, 53%, 34%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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