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
8388A2
RGB
131, 136, 162
HSL
230, 14%, 57%
HSB
230, 19%, 64%
CMYK
19, 16, 0, 36
LAB
57, 2, -15
LCH
57, 15, 279
OKLCH
0.63, 0.04, 277
XYZ
25, 25, 38
LUV
57, -4, -22
HWB
230, 51%, 36%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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