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
8E8AA2
RGB
142, 138, 162
HSL
250, 11%, 59%
HSB
250, 15%, 64%
CMYK
12, 15, 0, 36
LAB
58, 5, -12
LCH
58, 13, 293
OKLCH
0.65, 0.04, 293
XYZ
27, 27, 38
LUV
58, 1, -19
HWB
250, 54%, 36%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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