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
88AAA5
RGB
136, 170, 165
HSL
171, 17%, 60%
HSB
171, 20%, 67%
CMYK
20, 0, 3, 33
LAB
67, -13, -1
LCH
67, 13, 186
OKLCH
0.71, 0.04, 185
XYZ
31, 37, 41
LUV
67, -18, 0
HWB
171, 53%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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