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
8A879B
RGB
138, 135, 155
HSL
249, 9%, 57%
HSB
249, 13%, 61%
CMYK
11, 13, 0, 39
LAB
57, 4, -10
LCH
57, 11, 292
OKLCH
0.63, 0.03, 292
XYZ
25, 25, 35
LUV
57, 0, -16
HWB
249, 53%, 39%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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