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
8AA299
RGB
138, 162, 153
HSL
158, 11%, 59%
HSB
158, 15%, 64%
CMYK
15, 0, 6, 36
LAB
65, -10, 2
LCH
65, 10, 170
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 171
XYZ
29, 34, 35
LUV
65, -13, 4
HWB
158, 54%, 36%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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