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
8B8EA5
RGB
139, 142, 165
HSL
233, 13%, 60%
HSB
233, 16%, 65%
CMYK
16, 14, 0, 35
LAB
59, 3, -13
LCH
59, 13, 281
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 280
XYZ
27, 28, 39
LUV
59, -3, -19
HWB
233, 55%, 35%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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