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
8AAAAE
RGB
138, 170, 174
HSL
187, 18%, 61%
HSB
187, 21%, 68%
CMYK
21, 2, 0, 32
LAB
67, -11, -6
LCH
67, 12, 209
OKLCH
0.72, 0.04, 206
XYZ
32, 37, 46
LUV
67, -17, -7
HWB
187, 54%, 32%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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