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
8AAA9D
RGB
138, 170, 157
HSL
156, 16%, 60%
HSB
156, 19%, 67%
CMYK
19, 0, 8, 33
LAB
67, -13, 3
LCH
67, 14, 168
OKLCH
0.71, 0.04, 169
XYZ
31, 37, 37
LUV
67, -16, 7
HWB
156, 54%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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