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
8C879E
RGB
140, 135, 158
HSL
253, 11%, 57%
HSB
253, 15%, 62%
CMYK
11, 15, 0, 38
LAB
57, 5, -12
LCH
57, 13, 295
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 295
XYZ
26, 25, 36
LUV
57, 1, -18
HWB
253, 53%, 38%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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