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
8AA08E
RGB
138, 160, 142
HSL
131, 10%, 58%
HSB
131, 14%, 63%
CMYK
14, 0, 11, 37
LAB
64, -11, 7
LCH
64, 13, 148
OKLCH
0.68, 0.04, 151
XYZ
28, 32, 30
LUV
64, -11, 11
HWB
131, 54%, 37%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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