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
8A8AA0
RGB
138, 138, 160
HSL
240, 10%, 58%
HSB
240, 14%, 63%
CMYK
14, 14, 0, 37
LAB
58, 3, -12
LCH
58, 12, 286
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 285
XYZ
26, 26, 37
LUV
58, -1, -18
HWB
240, 54%, 37%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.