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
8BA2AC
RGB
139, 162, 172
HSL
198, 17%, 61%
HSB
198, 19%, 67%
CMYK
19, 6, 0, 33
LAB
65, -7, -8
LCH
65, 10, 230
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 226
XYZ
31, 34, 44
LUV
65, -13, -11
HWB
198, 55%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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