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
8D8593
RGB
141, 133, 147
HSL
274, 6%, 55%
HSB
274, 10%, 58%
CMYK
4, 10, 0, 42
LAB
57, 5, -6
LCH
57, 8, 309
OKLCH
0.63, 0.02, 311
XYZ
25, 25, 31
LUV
57, 4, -10
HWB
274, 52%, 42%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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