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
8A7B8B
RGB
138, 123, 139
HSL
296, 6%, 51%
HSB
296, 12%, 55%
CMYK
1, 12, 0, 45
LAB
53, 8, -7
LCH
53, 10, 322
OKLCH
0.60, 0.03, 324
XYZ
22, 21, 27
LUV
53, 8, -11
HWB
296, 48%, 45%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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