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
8D859E
RGB
141, 133, 158
HSL
259, 11%, 57%
HSB
259, 16%, 62%
CMYK
11, 16, 0, 38
LAB
57, 7, -12
LCH
57, 14, 299
OKLCH
0.63, 0.04, 300
XYZ
26, 25, 36
LUV
57, 3, -19
HWB
259, 52%, 38%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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