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
8A7B86
RGB
138, 123, 134
HSL
316, 6%, 51%
HSB
316, 11%, 54%
CMYK
0, 11, 3, 46
LAB
53, 7, -4
LCH
53, 8, 333
OKLCH
0.60, 0.02, 335
XYZ
22, 21, 26
LUV
53, 8, -7
HWB
316, 48%, 46%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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