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
8B8FA6
RGB
139, 143, 166
HSL
231, 13%, 60%
HSB
231, 16%, 65%
CMYK
16, 14, 0, 35
LAB
60, 2, -13
LCH
60, 13, 280
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 278
XYZ
27, 28, 40
LUV
60, -3, -19
HWB
231, 55%, 35%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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