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
8B86A0
RGB
139, 134, 160
HSL
252, 12%, 58%
HSB
252, 16%, 63%
CMYK
13, 16, 0, 37
LAB
57, 6, -13
LCH
57, 14, 294
OKLCH
0.63, 0.04, 294
XYZ
26, 25, 37
LUV
57, 1, -20
HWB
252, 53%, 37%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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