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
8AA2AA
RGB
138, 162, 170
HSL
195, 16%, 60%
HSB
195, 19%, 67%
CMYK
19, 5, 0, 33
LAB
65, -7, -7
LCH
65, 10, 224
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 220
XYZ
31, 34, 43
LUV
65, -13, -9
HWB
195, 54%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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