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
8A8596
RGB
138, 133, 150
HSL
258, 7%, 55%
HSB
258, 11%, 59%
CMYK
8, 11, 0, 41
LAB
56, 5, -8
LCH
56, 10, 298
OKLCH
0.63, 0.03, 299
XYZ
24, 24, 32
LUV
56, 2, -13
HWB
258, 52%, 41%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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