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
80809A
RGB
128, 128, 154
HSL
240, 11%, 55%
HSB
240, 17%, 60%
CMYK
17, 17, 0, 40
LAB
54, 4, -14
LCH
54, 15, 287
OKLCH
0.61, 0.04, 285
XYZ
22, 22, 34
LUV
54, -2, -21
HWB
240, 50%, 40%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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