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
8E7E89
RGB
142, 126, 137
HSL
319, 7%, 53%
HSB
319, 11%, 56%
CMYK
0, 11, 4, 44
LAB
55, 8, -4
LCH
55, 9, 335
OKLCH
0.61, 0.03, 337
XYZ
23, 22, 27
LUV
55, 9, -7
HWB
319, 49%, 44%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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