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
8D8B9D
RGB
141, 139, 157
HSL
247, 8%, 58%
HSB
247, 11%, 62%
CMYK
10, 11, 0, 38
LAB
58, 4, -9
LCH
58, 10, 291
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 291
XYZ
26, 27, 36
LUV
58, 0, -14
HWB
247, 55%, 38%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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