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
8988A2
RGB
137, 136, 162
HSL
242, 12%, 58%
HSB
242, 16%, 64%
CMYK
15, 16, 0, 36
LAB
57, 5, -14
LCH
57, 14, 288
OKLCH
0.64, 0.04, 287
XYZ
26, 26, 38
LUV
57, -1, -21
HWB
242, 53%, 36%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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