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
817C8F
RGB
129, 124, 143
HSL
256, 8%, 52%
HSB
256, 13%, 56%
CMYK
10, 13, 0, 44
LAB
53, 5, -10
LCH
53, 11, 297
OKLCH
0.60, 0.03, 298
XYZ
21, 21, 29
LUV
53, 2, -15
HWB
256, 49%, 44%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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