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
8B8EA8
RGB
139, 142, 168
HSL
234, 14%, 60%
HSB
234, 17%, 66%
CMYK
17, 15, 0, 34
LAB
59, 3, -14
LCH
59, 14, 282
OKLCH
0.65, 0.04, 280
XYZ
27, 28, 41
LUV
59, -3, -21
HWB
234, 55%, 34%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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