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
8E8491
RGB
142, 132, 145
HSL
286, 6%, 54%
HSB
286, 9%, 57%
CMYK
2, 9, 0, 43
LAB
56, 6, -6
LCH
56, 8, 316
OKLCH
0.63, 0.02, 318
XYZ
25, 24, 30
LUV
56, 5, -9
HWB
286, 52%, 43%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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