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
8AAAB4
RGB
138, 170, 180
HSL
194, 22%, 62%
HSB
194, 23%, 71%
CMYK
23, 6, 0, 29
LAB
67, -10, -9
LCH
67, 13, 223
OKLCH
0.72, 0.04, 219
XYZ
33, 37, 49
LUV
67, -17, -12
HWB
194, 54%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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