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
8C879D
RGB
140, 135, 157
HSL
254, 10%, 57%
HSB
254, 14%, 62%
CMYK
11, 14, 0, 38
LAB
57, 5, -11
LCH
57, 12, 296
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 296
XYZ
26, 25, 35
LUV
57, 1, -17
HWB
254, 53%, 38%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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