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
8BA09B
RGB
139, 160, 155
HSL
166, 10%, 59%
HSB
166, 13%, 63%
CMYK
13, 0, 3, 37
LAB
64, -8, 0
LCH
64, 8, 180
OKLCH
0.69, 0.02, 180
XYZ
29, 33, 36
LUV
64, -11, 2
HWB
166, 55%, 37%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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