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
8E8A9F
RGB
142, 138, 159
HSL
251, 10%, 58%
HSB
251, 13%, 62%
CMYK
11, 13, 0, 38
LAB
58, 5, -11
LCH
58, 12, 294
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 294
XYZ
27, 26, 36
LUV
58, 1, -16
HWB
251, 54%, 38%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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