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
8F8AA2
RGB
143, 138, 162
HSL
253, 11%, 59%
HSB
253, 15%, 64%
CMYK
12, 15, 0, 36
LAB
59, 6, -12
LCH
59, 13, 295
OKLCH
0.65, 0.04, 295
XYZ
27, 27, 38
LUV
59, 1, -19
HWB
253, 54%, 36%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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