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
8B8195
RGB
139, 129, 149
HSL
270, 9%, 55%
HSB
270, 13%, 58%
CMYK
7, 13, 0, 42
LAB
55, 7, -9
LCH
55, 12, 306
OKLCH
0.62, 0.03, 308
XYZ
24, 23, 32
LUV
55, 4, -15
HWB
270, 51%, 42%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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