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
8E90AB
RGB
142, 144, 171
HSL
236, 15%, 61%
HSB
236, 17%, 67%
CMYK
17, 16, 0, 33
LAB
60, 4, -15
LCH
60, 15, 284
OKLCH
0.66, 0.04, 282
XYZ
28, 29, 43
LUV
60, -3, -22
HWB
236, 56%, 33%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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