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
8AA4AA
RGB
138, 164, 170
HSL
191, 16%, 60%
HSB
191, 19%, 67%
CMYK
19, 4, 0, 33
LAB
66, -8, -6
LCH
66, 10, 217
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 213
XYZ
31, 35, 43
LUV
66, -14, -8
HWB
191, 54%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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