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
807992
RGB
128, 121, 146
HSL
257, 10%, 52%
HSB
257, 17%, 57%
CMYK
12, 17, 0, 43
LAB
52, 7, -13
LCH
52, 14, 298
OKLCH
0.59, 0.04, 298
XYZ
21, 20, 30
LUV
52, 2, -19
HWB
257, 47%, 43%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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