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
8D8399
RGB
141, 131, 153
HSL
267, 10%, 56%
HSB
267, 14%, 60%
CMYK
8, 14, 0, 40
LAB
56, 7, -10
LCH
56, 13, 305
OKLCH
0.63, 0.03, 306
XYZ
25, 24, 33
LUV
56, 4, -16
HWB
267, 51%, 40%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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