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
898EA8
RGB
137, 142, 168
HSL
230, 15%, 60%
HSB
230, 18%, 66%
CMYK
18, 15, 0, 34
LAB
59, 2, -14
LCH
59, 15, 279
OKLCH
0.65, 0.04, 277
XYZ
27, 27, 41
LUV
59, -4, -22
HWB
230, 54%, 34%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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