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
80819B
RGB
128, 129, 155
HSL
238, 12%, 55%
HSB
238, 17%, 61%
CMYK
17, 17, 0, 39
LAB
55, 4, -14
LCH
55, 15, 285
OKLCH
0.61, 0.04, 283
XYZ
23, 23, 34
LUV
55, -2, -21
HWB
238, 50%, 39%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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