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
8B7E8B
RGB
139, 126, 139
HSL
300, 5%, 52%
HSB
300, 9%, 55%
CMYK
0, 9, 0, 45
LAB
54, 7, -5
LCH
54, 9, 323
OKLCH
0.61, 0.02, 326
XYZ
23, 22, 28
LUV
54, 7, -9
HWB
300, 49%, 45%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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