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
8E8596
RGB
142, 133, 150
HSL
272, 7%, 55%
HSB
272, 11%, 59%
CMYK
5, 11, 0, 41
LAB
57, 6, -8
LCH
57, 10, 307
OKLCH
0.63, 0.03, 309
XYZ
25, 25, 32
LUV
57, 4, -12
HWB
272, 52%, 41%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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