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
8A8597
RGB
138, 133, 151
HSL
257, 8%, 56%
HSB
257, 12%, 59%
CMYK
9, 12, 0, 41
LAB
56, 5, -9
LCH
56, 10, 297
OKLCH
0.63, 0.03, 298
XYZ
24, 24, 33
LUV
56, 2, -14
HWB
257, 52%, 41%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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