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
8D8EA7
RGB
141, 142, 167
HSL
238, 13%, 60%
HSB
238, 16%, 65%
CMYK
16, 15, 0, 35
LAB
60, 4, -13
LCH
60, 14, 285
OKLCH
0.65, 0.04, 284
XYZ
28, 28, 40
LUV
60, -2, -20
HWB
238, 55%, 35%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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