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
8E89A3
RGB
142, 137, 163
HSL
252, 12%, 59%
HSB
252, 16%, 64%
CMYK
13, 16, 0, 36
LAB
58, 6, -13
LCH
58, 14, 294
OKLCH
0.64, 0.04, 294
XYZ
27, 26, 38
LUV
58, 1, -20
HWB
252, 54%, 36%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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