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
8A869B
RGB
138, 134, 155
HSL
251, 10%, 57%
HSB
251, 14%, 61%
CMYK
11, 14, 0, 39
LAB
57, 5, -11
LCH
57, 12, 294
OKLCH
0.63, 0.03, 294
XYZ
25, 25, 34
LUV
57, 1, -16
HWB
251, 53%, 39%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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