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
8C8BA0
RGB
140, 139, 160
HSL
243, 10%, 59%
HSB
243, 13%, 63%
CMYK
12, 13, 0, 37
LAB
58, 4, -11
LCH
58, 12, 288
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 288
XYZ
26, 27, 37
LUV
58, -1, -17
HWB
243, 55%, 37%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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