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
8A7E8D
RGB
138, 126, 141
HSL
288, 6%, 52%
HSB
288, 11%, 55%
CMYK
2, 11, 0, 45
LAB
54, 7, -6
LCH
54, 9, 317
OKLCH
0.61, 0.03, 319
XYZ
23, 22, 28
LUV
54, 6, -10
HWB
288, 49%, 45%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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