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
8A8299
RGB
138, 130, 153
HSL
261, 10%, 55%
HSB
261, 15%, 60%
CMYK
10, 15, 0, 40
LAB
56, 7, -11
LCH
56, 13, 300
OKLCH
0.62, 0.04, 301
XYZ
24, 24, 33
LUV
56, 3, -17
HWB
261, 51%, 40%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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