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
8AA495
RGB
138, 164, 149
HSL
145, 13%, 59%
HSB
145, 16%, 64%
CMYK
16, 0, 9, 36
LAB
65, -12, 5
LCH
65, 13, 158
OKLCH
0.69, 0.04, 160
XYZ
29, 34, 33
LUV
65, -13, 9
HWB
145, 54%, 36%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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