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
8B899C
RGB
139, 137, 156
HSL
246, 9%, 57%
HSB
246, 12%, 61%
CMYK
11, 12, 0, 39
LAB
58, 4, -10
LCH
58, 11, 291
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 290
XYZ
26, 26, 35
LUV
58, 0, -15
HWB
246, 54%, 39%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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