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
8E91AB
RGB
142, 145, 171
HSL
234, 15%, 61%
HSB
234, 17%, 67%
CMYK
17, 15, 0, 33
LAB
61, 3, -14
LCH
61, 14, 282
OKLCH
0.66, 0.04, 280
XYZ
29, 29, 43
LUV
61, -3, -21
HWB
234, 56%, 33%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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