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
8B91AB
RGB
139, 145, 171
HSL
229, 16%, 61%
HSB
229, 19%, 67%
CMYK
19, 15, 0, 33
LAB
60, 2, -15
LCH
60, 15, 278
OKLCH
0.66, 0.04, 275
XYZ
28, 29, 43
LUV
60, -5, -22
HWB
229, 55%, 33%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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