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
8A849E
RGB
138, 132, 158
HSL
254, 12%, 57%
HSB
254, 16%, 62%
CMYK
13, 16, 0, 38
LAB
56, 6, -13
LCH
56, 15, 296
OKLCH
0.63, 0.04, 296
XYZ
25, 24, 36
LUV
56, 2, -20
HWB
254, 52%, 38%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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