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
8AA09D
RGB
138, 160, 157
HSL
172, 10%, 58%
HSB
172, 14%, 63%
CMYK
14, 0, 2, 37
LAB
64, -8, -1
LCH
64, 9, 188
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 187
XYZ
29, 33, 37
LUV
64, -12, 0
HWB
172, 54%, 37%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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