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
897D8A
RGB
137, 125, 138
HSL
295, 5%, 52%
HSB
295, 9%, 54%
CMYK
1, 9, 0, 46
LAB
54, 7, -5
LCH
54, 8, 321
OKLCH
0.60, 0.02, 324
XYZ
22, 22, 27
LUV
54, 6, -9
HWB
295, 49%, 46%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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