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
8A8096
RGB
138, 128, 150
HSL
267, 9%, 55%
HSB
267, 15%, 59%
CMYK
8, 15, 0, 41
LAB
55, 7, -10
LCH
55, 13, 305
OKLCH
0.62, 0.03, 306
XYZ
24, 23, 32
LUV
55, 4, -16
HWB
267, 50%, 41%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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