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
8C8293
RGB
140, 130, 147
HSL
275, 7%, 54%
HSB
275, 12%, 58%
CMYK
5, 12, 0, 42
LAB
56, 6, -8
LCH
56, 10, 310
OKLCH
0.62, 0.03, 312
XYZ
24, 24, 31
LUV
56, 5, -12
HWB
275, 51%, 42%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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