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
8D8599
RGB
141, 133, 153
HSL
264, 9%, 56%
HSB
264, 13%, 60%
CMYK
8, 13, 0, 40
LAB
57, 6, -10
LCH
57, 11, 302
OKLCH
0.63, 0.03, 304
XYZ
25, 25, 34
LUV
57, 3, -15
HWB
264, 52%, 40%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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