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
807F99
RGB
128, 127, 153
HSL
242, 11%, 55%
HSB
242, 17%, 60%
CMYK
16, 17, 0, 40
LAB
54, 5, -14
LCH
54, 15, 288
OKLCH
0.61, 0.04, 287
XYZ
22, 22, 33
LUV
54, -1, -21
HWB
242, 50%, 40%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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