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
8D86A0
RGB
141, 134, 160
HSL
256, 12%, 58%
HSB
256, 16%, 63%
CMYK
12, 16, 0, 37
LAB
57, 7, -13
LCH
57, 15, 297
OKLCH
0.64, 0.04, 298
XYZ
26, 25, 37
LUV
57, 2, -20
HWB
256, 53%, 37%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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