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
8A8398
RGB
138, 131, 152
HSL
260, 9%, 55%
HSB
260, 14%, 60%
CMYK
9, 14, 0, 40
LAB
56, 6, -10
LCH
56, 12, 300
OKLCH
0.62, 0.03, 301
XYZ
24, 24, 33
LUV
56, 3, -16
HWB
260, 51%, 40%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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