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
8AA598
RGB
138, 165, 152
HSL
151, 13%, 59%
HSB
151, 16%, 65%
CMYK
16, 0, 8, 35
LAB
65, -12, 3
LCH
65, 12, 164
OKLCH
0.70, 0.04, 165
XYZ
30, 35, 35
LUV
65, -14, 7
HWB
151, 54%, 35%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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