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
8F8293
RGB
143, 130, 147
HSL
286, 7%, 54%
HSB
286, 12%, 58%
CMYK
3, 12, 0, 42
LAB
56, 8, -7
LCH
56, 10, 316
OKLCH
0.62, 0.03, 318
XYZ
25, 24, 31
LUV
56, 6, -12
HWB
286, 51%, 42%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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