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
8B889A
RGB
139, 136, 154
HSL
250, 8%, 57%
HSB
250, 12%, 60%
CMYK
10, 12, 0, 40
LAB
57, 4, -9
LCH
57, 10, 293
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 293
XYZ
25, 25, 34
LUV
57, 1, -14
HWB
250, 53%, 40%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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