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
8A829B
RGB
138, 130, 155
HSL
259, 11%, 56%
HSB
259, 16%, 61%
CMYK
11, 16, 0, 39
LAB
56, 7, -12
LCH
56, 14, 299
OKLCH
0.62, 0.04, 300
XYZ
24, 24, 34
LUV
56, 3, -19
HWB
259, 51%, 39%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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