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
8A9C92
RGB
138, 156, 146
HSL
147, 8%, 58%
HSB
147, 12%, 61%
CMYK
12, 0, 6, 39
LAB
63, -8, 3
LCH
63, 9, 160
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 161
XYZ
28, 31, 32
LUV
63, -9, 6
HWB
147, 54%, 39%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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