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
8AADA9
RGB
138, 173, 169
HSL
173, 18%, 61%
HSB
173, 20%, 68%
CMYK
20, 0, 2, 32
LAB
68, -13, -2
LCH
68, 13, 189
OKLCH
0.72, 0.04, 188
XYZ
33, 38, 43
LUV
68, -18, -1
HWB
173, 54%, 32%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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