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
82829B
RGB
130, 130, 155
HSL
240, 11%, 56%
HSB
240, 16%, 61%
CMYK
16, 16, 0, 39
LAB
55, 4, -13
LCH
55, 14, 287
OKLCH
0.62, 0.04, 285
XYZ
23, 23, 34
LUV
55, -1, -20
HWB
240, 51%, 39%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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