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
878097
RGB
135, 128, 151
HSL
258, 10%, 55%
HSB
258, 15%, 59%
CMYK
11, 15, 0, 41
LAB
55, 6, -11
LCH
55, 13, 299
OKLCH
0.61, 0.04, 299
XYZ
23, 23, 32
LUV
55, 2, -18
HWB
258, 50%, 41%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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