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
8E889A
RGB
142, 136, 154
HSL
260, 8%, 57%
HSB
260, 12%, 60%
CMYK
8, 12, 0, 40
LAB
58, 5, -9
LCH
58, 10, 300
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 301
XYZ
26, 26, 34
LUV
58, 2, -14
HWB
260, 53%, 40%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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