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
8E8EA8
RGB
142, 142, 168
HSL
240, 13%, 61%
HSB
240, 15%, 66%
CMYK
15, 15, 0, 34
LAB
60, 4, -14
LCH
60, 14, 287
OKLCH
0.66, 0.04, 285
XYZ
28, 28, 41
LUV
60, -2, -21
HWB
240, 56%, 34%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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