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
8AA09B
RGB
138, 160, 155
HSL
166, 10%, 58%
HSB
166, 14%, 63%
CMYK
14, 0, 3, 37
LAB
64, -9, 0
LCH
64, 9, 181
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 180
XYZ
29, 33, 36
LUV
64, -12, 1
HWB
166, 54%, 37%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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