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
8D8090
RGB
141, 128, 144
HSL
289, 7%, 53%
HSB
289, 11%, 56%
CMYK
2, 11, 0, 44
LAB
55, 7, -7
LCH
55, 10, 318
OKLCH
0.62, 0.03, 320
XYZ
24, 23, 30
LUV
55, 6, -11
HWB
289, 50%, 44%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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