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
8B8290
RGB
139, 130, 144
HSL
279, 6%, 54%
HSB
279, 10%, 56%
CMYK
3, 10, 0, 44
LAB
56, 6, -6
LCH
56, 8, 312
OKLCH
0.62, 0.02, 314
XYZ
24, 23, 30
LUV
56, 4, -10
HWB
279, 51%, 44%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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