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
8A7F91
RGB
138, 127, 145
HSL
277, 8%, 53%
HSB
277, 12%, 57%
CMYK
5, 12, 0, 43
LAB
55, 7, -8
LCH
55, 11, 311
OKLCH
0.61, 0.03, 312
XYZ
23, 23, 30
LUV
55, 5, -13
HWB
277, 50%, 43%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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