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
8C8EA5
RGB
140, 142, 165
HSL
235, 12%, 60%
HSB
235, 15%, 65%
CMYK
15, 14, 0, 35
LAB
59, 3, -12
LCH
59, 13, 283
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 281
XYZ
27, 28, 39
LUV
59, -2, -19
HWB
235, 55%, 35%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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