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
8486A0
RGB
132, 134, 160
HSL
236, 13%, 57%
HSB
236, 17%, 63%
CMYK
17, 16, 0, 37
LAB
56, 3, -14
LCH
56, 15, 284
OKLCH
0.63, 0.04, 282
XYZ
24, 24, 37
LUV
56, -3, -21
HWB
236, 52%, 37%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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