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
8D8499
RGB
141, 132, 153
HSL
266, 9%, 56%
HSB
266, 14%, 60%
CMYK
8, 14, 0, 40
LAB
56, 7, -10
LCH
56, 12, 304
OKLCH
0.63, 0.03, 305
XYZ
25, 24, 34
LUV
56, 4, -16
HWB
266, 52%, 40%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.