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
8A8598
RGB
138, 133, 152
HSL
256, 8%, 56%
HSB
256, 12%, 60%
CMYK
9, 12, 0, 40
LAB
56, 5, -9
LCH
56, 11, 297
OKLCH
0.63, 0.03, 298
XYZ
25, 24, 33
LUV
56, 2, -15
HWB
256, 52%, 40%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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