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
80839D
RGB
128, 131, 157
HSL
234, 13%, 56%
HSB
234, 18%, 62%
CMYK
18, 17, 0, 38
LAB
55, 3, -14
LCH
55, 15, 282
OKLCH
0.62, 0.04, 280
XYZ
23, 23, 35
LUV
55, -3, -21
HWB
234, 50%, 38%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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