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
8D818F
RGB
141, 129, 143
HSL
291, 6%, 53%
HSB
291, 10%, 56%
CMYK
1, 10, 0, 44
LAB
55, 7, -6
LCH
55, 9, 319
OKLCH
0.62, 0.03, 321
XYZ
24, 23, 29
LUV
55, 6, -10
HWB
291, 51%, 44%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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