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
8D8AA1
RGB
141, 138, 161
HSL
248, 11%, 59%
HSB
248, 14%, 63%
CMYK
12, 14, 0, 37
LAB
58, 5, -12
LCH
58, 13, 292
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 291
XYZ
27, 26, 37
LUV
58, 0, -18
HWB
248, 54%, 37%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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