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
8A7B8D
RGB
138, 123, 141
HSL
290, 7%, 52%
HSB
290, 13%, 55%
CMYK
2, 13, 0, 45
LAB
53, 9, -8
LCH
53, 11, 318
OKLCH
0.60, 0.03, 321
XYZ
22, 21, 28
LUV
53, 7, -12
HWB
290, 48%, 45%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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